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In reply to the discussion: I am fu..ing pissed...why should I have to go to a shelter? [View all]angstlessk
(11,862 posts)20. I told my friend...when he goes to the store/bank
we should call a cab and even if we leave with only the clothes on our backs..we should leave...
She told him about our plan when he harassed her...now he sneaks out
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I totally understand your frustration. It's not fair, but you need to stay safe.
PeaceNikki
Sep 2014
#33
I strongly urge you to call a shelter, or womens' hotline, or the YMCA and talk to a live person.
NYC_SKP
Oct 2014
#45
Your predicament is not uncommon. Can you use the Internet to jot down some numbers and then....
NYC_SKP
Oct 2014
#48
If you can get to a shelter, one of the things you can do online is redirect your social
djean111
Oct 2014
#52
If you insist that help can only come when he's gone, then please include that information in a PM.
NYC_SKP
Oct 2014
#63
There is a good chance that someone in this thread can make some calls on your behalf.
NYC_SKP
Oct 2014
#66
From what I understand, it's pretty common for abusers to have been abused
A Little Weird
Oct 2014
#62