Domestic Violence is Not Your Fault: Learn How Compassionate Legal Care Can Help You Heal and Move On
Posted on: April 8, 2022
Domestic violence occurs every day around the country, which is an unpleasant reality. Worse yet, many victims learn to believe that it is their fault. They may examine warning indicators such as jealousy, name-calling, and possessiveness that they believe they should have noticed. They might think they should have left sooner.
The truth is that it is never the fault of the victim. Never. A person who has been mistreated should never be held responsible for their own maltreatment. We understand that you may be dealing with not just personal but also financial concerns. A family law attorney can assist you secure a temporary restraining order, temporary alimony, and other things you need to leave if you were married to your abuser. To get started, read on to learn more about the compassionate care we can provide and then call our offices at Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 .
It’s common to experience a lot of conflicting emotions
From the outside, it may appear that a victim of abuse should only experience two emotions: anger and despair. While these are common emotions, there are many others that are equally common — and might be perplexing. For instance, you might be perplexed that someone you thought loved you would damage you. You can be embarrassed or guilty. You may be concerned that no one will believe you. We trust you.
You could be concerned about what your neighbors, coworkers, and relatives will say if they learn. You can be depressed and hopeless. Abusers frequently tell their victims that they are unlovable and incapable of surviving without them. This is incorrect. There is yet hope, and we can assist you. You are not obligated to live in this manner.
Some information on abusers
An abuser is likely to employ a variety of tactics to gain and retain control over the victim. The victim is not always physically injured. They could be abused in different ways. Others suffer bodily harm before being promised that it will not happen again. The truth is that when someone physically assaults their partner, it is very unlikely to be a one-time occurrence. That is highly likely to happen again.
It’s also vital to keep in mind that the abuser is unlikely to confess responsibility and may even believe it. They may believe the victim is to blame since they enraged them or acted inappropriately. These are the justifications used by the abuser. They aren’t true, and it’s not your fault. For your free, confidential consultation, call Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 now.
