I recently battled breast cancer this past year. During this time, I started to become the victim of domestic violence for the first time in my life. Can you believe that? The cancer treatment and radiation therapy left me completely drained and nauseous many days, so getting out of the situation would have been extremely difficult. Since the cancer surgery I've developed lymphedema in my left arm, which I'll have the rest of my life. It’s painful and movement is restricted. I’ll soon be starting weekly therapy on that at the hospital.
I've suffered many injuries at his hands. There was the collarbone broken in 3 places the day before Thanksgiving, 2016. There was a profusely bleeding nose that X-Rays revealed was broken in numerous places, both sides. There were the puncture wounds from being thrown into furniture, which broke & exposed nails. Constant bruises. Black eyes. Most recently my right arm was broken in 7 places (6 around shoulder, 1 in humerus) when he grabbed me by the neck and body checked me over some furniture. This time I called the police.
He was taken to jail, but bonded out immediately. He was allowed to do a house walk through to get some items since he would not be permitted contact until after court. I noticed the next morning that my cancer, thyroid, & cholesterol medication bottles were all empty & scattered around the commode. I was required by the doctors to file another police report & bring copies in to them in order for the medication to be re-issued.
I’m in physical therapy 3 times a week, eventually totaling 30 sessions. Best outcome: much less of a range of movement and permanent pain when making certain movements. But if that cannot be achieved, I’ll need orthopedic surgery.
He had been gone for the past 3 months, & prevented from having contact. But I just found a notice that he will be coming back soon, & must vacate the premesis as soon as possible. I have 3 small dogs - one of which is 15 1/2 years old & one who is a "special needs" puppy who has trouble with walking and balance. As far as family, I have 1 cousin, without whom I would have been a basket case by now.
I spent my life in a helping profession, working counseling in nursing homes & physical rehabilitation facilities. I specialized in pain management, teaching others techniques I had been taught when I was confined to a wheelchair following a serious accident. But this time, I'm the one who must ask for the help. This is an emergency situation, as my abuser will soon be back. It won’t be safe at all for myself and the pups.
After spending lots of time inquiring about housing, I’ve learned that I greatly underestimated what I thought would be enough for the initial investment one must make of first month’s rent, last month’s rent, security deposit, and fees.
As I don’t have 2 arms that work very well since the lymphoma & breaks from abuse, plus the fact that my much-operated on back/neck are very bad, I’ve come to realize that I will have the expense of hiring movers.
I’m selling things on several sites, but it’s proving to be an extremely slow go. I’ll never make it myself.
Anything anyone can do in contributing or sharing this campaign is very much appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to read.
I've suffered many injuries at his hands. There was the collarbone broken in 3 places the day before Thanksgiving, 2016. There was a profusely bleeding nose that X-Rays revealed was broken in numerous places, both sides. There were the puncture wounds from being thrown into furniture, which broke & exposed nails. Constant bruises. Black eyes. Most recently my right arm was broken in 7 places (6 around shoulder, 1 in humerus) when he grabbed me by the neck and body checked me over some furniture. This time I called the police.
He was taken to jail, but bonded out immediately. He was allowed to do a house walk through to get some items since he would not be permitted contact until after court. I noticed the next morning that my cancer, thyroid, & cholesterol medication bottles were all empty & scattered around the commode. I was required by the doctors to file another police report & bring copies in to them in order for the medication to be re-issued.
I’m in physical therapy 3 times a week, eventually totaling 30 sessions. Best outcome: much less of a range of movement and permanent pain when making certain movements. But if that cannot be achieved, I’ll need orthopedic surgery.
He had been gone for the past 3 months, & prevented from having contact. But I just found a notice that he will be coming back soon, & must vacate the premesis as soon as possible. I have 3 small dogs - one of which is 15 1/2 years old & one who is a "special needs" puppy who has trouble with walking and balance. As far as family, I have 1 cousin, without whom I would have been a basket case by now.
I spent my life in a helping profession, working counseling in nursing homes & physical rehabilitation facilities. I specialized in pain management, teaching others techniques I had been taught when I was confined to a wheelchair following a serious accident. But this time, I'm the one who must ask for the help. This is an emergency situation, as my abuser will soon be back. It won’t be safe at all for myself and the pups.
After spending lots of time inquiring about housing, I’ve learned that I greatly underestimated what I thought would be enough for the initial investment one must make of first month’s rent, last month’s rent, security deposit, and fees.
As I don’t have 2 arms that work very well since the lymphoma & breaks from abuse, plus the fact that my much-operated on back/neck are very bad, I’ve come to realize that I will have the expense of hiring movers.
I’m selling things on several sites, but it’s proving to be an extremely slow go. I’ll never make it myself.
Anything anyone can do in contributing or sharing this campaign is very much appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to read.
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