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Stillhuman
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Default Jun 09, 2023 at 06:12 PM
 
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Originally Posted by TheGal View Post
I'm so very sorry, Stillhuman that you've been abused and traumatized by your family. And victimized by your aunt.

What does your therapist say about going no contact with her?

Have you discussed with your therapist steps you can take to keep yourself safe?
Basically to just report anything they do that is over the line.

In terms of the abuse being historical there is nothing I can legally do, aside from suing for emotional distress, which in turn seems really hard, and expensive to do.

I had actually tried reporting the abuse to police in the past. I wasn't believed. I somehow ended up being caught in the radar of children's services as the abuse unfolded. They wouldn't even let me talk and told me I was the problem.

I don't have a lot of faith in the justice system.

I don't live in the US so arming myself or even carrying mace isn't allowed.

I've been writing a lot and started talking (anonymously) about the dynamics. I feel if I am out about my history, and get my people on my side, they can't do anything to me. My aunt kept insisting family was all I had and called me pathetic. I have friends who know how it went, and insisted I go no contact. My family doesn't seem to know (or care) that I have actual friends.
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