I lived in an abusive relationship for 11 years, unaware of what I – and my children – were experiencing. When my youngest daughter began showing signs of distress, I wanted to protect her, and that’s when my husband, in a manipulative twist, turned the situation against me. Since then, social services, the justice system, and the DGEJ have all turned against me. His lies, schemes, and fabricated role reversal are working.

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I suffer from post-traumatic stress, so on the surface, I appear to be the unstable one. I feel utterly alone, with a daily vision of the destruction of my youngest daughter (the only child we share) at this man’s hands. His money grants him free passes within the system, and the power he wields is horrifying – he has taken my existence from me and profoundly damaged my children. I am trying to heal, move forward, and support my child as best I can, but the violence continues relentlessly through judicial processes.

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In my state, it’s hard for me to piece things together; I see them, but I struggle to connect and demonstrate them. I no longer know what to do – I need concrete help. Do you think you can help me?
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[Réponse de Victime pas seule]

 

Hello Iris,

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The testimony submission system does not allow us to respond to you directly, as it doesn’t ask for any contact details or email.

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You can contact a nearby LAVI centre one of the victim support associations. You may also send an email to be redirected.

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May 2023

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