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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]TorchTheWitch
(11,065 posts)49. You have to get out!
Is there anyone here that you trust to PM with your name and address that can call the police for you? They can direct the police to your DU posts about this and do a welfare check on you and help you and your friend to get the hell out.
Do it. Do it now.
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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