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TheYoungestVolcano
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I need to tell someone about what happened to me but I don’t know how.
Trauma Support / by TheYoungestVolcano
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 February 8th, 2023
...See more I was abused by my husband of 7 years and I finally got out. Now I’m struggling mentally and emotionally with my next step. I know I need therapy but I have no money or proof of insurance. That would be a excellent step. Another option is to open up to someone in my life but I have no idea how to say what needs to be said. I feel like by not opening up I’m protecting him in a way. Which is something he doesn’t deserve in my opinion. I also feel like people won’t believe me because some of these things sound unbelievable. Like they came from a movie. The only thing I can think to do is to record myself saying it. Then I would have the option to delete it… or to show someone. I’m not sure if it’s a good idea though because I also have an urge to post it publicly just to get it out into the world but that would absolutely have social and legal ramifications. I’ve been told to talk to a lawyer but as I stated I have no money and basically no idea how the real world works. The struggle with my mental illness is what is really blocking me from opening up to literally anyone. For some reason I’m afraid to even call my advocate. I know I shouldn’t be
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