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Often, victims of abuse find themselves in a position where they cannot access the help they need right away and yet, still desperately need help. Abusers can be very controlling and interfere in one’s ability to reach out to anyone else for that help…which is the reason behind their controlling behavior in the first place. If you are unable to go to a local domestic abuse center right now, or you live in an area where services are unavailable, you can contact me directly for preliminary support services and safety planning in helping to connect you with the appropriate resources. However, I strongly caution against using a computer that your abuser has access to since it may be monitored and your activity might be recorded for the abuser’s review without you even knowing, which frequently happens. This can increase the level of danger you might be in if your abuser thinks you’re trying to leave. That’s why it’s important that if you can find a computer your abuser doesn’t have access to, to use that instead of one less secure for your process of getting help and leaving with minimal risk.

You find various resources on Budding Into Fullness’ page on Facebook, including DV Centers in the United States by location which are found by looking in the “Notes” section.I’ve also provided a sample version of a safety planning sheet that you can use until you’re able to get to a DV Center and work with a properly trained and licensed domestic abuse advocate one-on-one in person. It’s was drafted by a center for women in the greater Seattle area, but you can make adjustments to it to fit your personal circumstances and needs. It’s a good place to start and an effective tool because many of these things might not come to mind right away, and when you are under extreme stress for any length of time, it affects your mind’s ability to think as sharply as you normally would, making things even harder. Without a tool like this, you may not think of things you need to plan ahead for your own safety in DV situations, so the sheet serves as a checklisted reminder for you to address important safety variables. There’s also many more helpful tools and resources for a number of things, many even beyond abuse-related topics that are helpful to anyone. The link to that page is https://www.facebook.com/BuddingIntoFullness.

Together we are stronger and can do so much more. You are not alone.

 

~Kristin Walsh