Are The Laws Stiff Enough to Protect Women? > When All Your Hope Is Gone

I transferred my job with Verizon Wireless two years ago for a "New Beginning." Instead, It feels like "The Ending." I was a victim of abuse in my home. I tried everything to defend myself. My boyfriend beat me in the head with his fist and began choking me. I tried calling the police however, he beat me more. Finally, I ran outside but only returned in fear he would hurt my son. He continued to beat me and I stabbed him in self defense. I was arrested and he was sent to the hospital. He initally lied to the police and later recanted his statement. I was placed on an unpaid leave of absence and my case has been placed on a dead docket and later will be discharged and exspunged from my records once I complete Anger Management. Verizon Wireless fired me because they felt I was not the victim. I am now without a job and soon to be homeless. Everyday I look at my son I wonder how am I going to make it. I have no prior records yet I am left with nothing but guilt for defending myselfl.
April 21, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterDiscouraged
Hello lady,

Obviously you did not have competent legal representation. If I were you, I would contact attorneys who work for domestic violence organizations to discuss your case and file an appeal at the Court of Appeals.
If you live in the Washington Metropolitan area you can contact House of Ruth staff attorneys.

I wish you the best of luck and don't feel discouraged: when one door closes another one opens...

God Bless you and yours!
Elda
May 1, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterElda
Dear MisDiscouraged,

I understand what you are going thru..I do not believe that society understands about DV and it's victims. Legal Aid is not their for DV Victims. The law is not on our side. "Elda" may mean well, but not everyone is lucky enough to have "A House Of Ruth" with staff lawyers. Certaintly not Florida! I have to file everything on my own and when I have to make a court appearance it's like living with the abuser all over again. It is difficult to act as your own attorney for your children and yourself when you are still the victim--Judges get upset watching you get upset and turn it around--GOD where are you! It doesn't stop...the abuse continues. My suggestion: take you son and move to another state, far, far away..the law has not caught up with DV and it's victims.
Marylou
May 23, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMarylou
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February 12, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterFlulsecum