tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335519961763246760.post3603983871861490636..comments2018-07-15T23:23:02.752-07:00Comments on Order of Protection Survivor: Why I'm speaking outKristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00979431406238988214noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335519961763246760.post-52127533009729711512010-09-29T22:53:07.244-07:002010-09-29T22:53:07.244-07:00Hi there, I'm really happy to help you. If you...Hi there, I'm really happy to help you. If you are being abused and feel scared, I would recommend that you seek help immediately. I found help through my local police department. <br /><br />The hardest part about filing an Order of Protection against my then-husband was the emotional toll it took. At the time, I was completely terrified of him and wanted the abuse to stop and for him to no longer be a part of my life or my children's lives in any way. <br /><br />An Order of Protection has its pros and cons. Deciding whether or not to obtain one can be excruciating, depending on your level of fear and if your abuser is threatening to harm you if you get an Order of Protection. The order can't guarantee your safety, but it can make certain actions or behaviors by your abuser illegal. It will provide you with police protection. There are many things to consider, and like I mentioned, you might want to seek help from your local police who will not only help keep you safe, but can also direct you to resources that exist in your area. You may also want to get in touch with your state's chapter of the Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Here is their web site: http://www.nmcadv.org.<br /><br />I wish you the best. Be safe!<br />KristinKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00979431406238988214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335519961763246760.post-53437086450127425472010-09-29T21:45:14.121-07:002010-09-29T21:45:14.121-07:00I found your blog on a search for info on orders o...I found your blog on a search for info on orders of protection. I'd like to know how hard it is to get one and what evidence I need. I'm in NM and need some advice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335519961763246760.post-13745017239662021032010-09-27T21:17:03.244-07:002010-09-27T21:17:03.244-07:00Clearly he messed with the wrong woman. You're...Clearly he messed with the wrong woman. You're very brave, Kristin!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335519961763246760.post-74248311474156266362010-09-26T21:38:34.374-07:002010-09-26T21:38:34.374-07:00So sorry that you have been going through what you...So sorry that you have been going through what you've been going through. It's horrible to think that there are people out there that would do such things to their wives. I think it's great that you have been out there advocating on behalf of domestic violence victims.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com