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04/14/2011 10:33 AM
CindyD
 
Posts: 63
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SO--I finally take the steps to eliminate my abusive husband from my life (and that of my unborn son's). And as part of that, I called the police twice in one day when he was threatening me (referring to wanting to see me dead, my guts hanging out, and how he should have slit all of our throats, etc.) and holding his cell phone against my throat. He's gone (although he knew he would be getting an ex parte order of protection, so he went and got one against ME--they haven't been able to serve him, but did me of course...I filled mine out and it was approved a day earlier so hopefully they'll serve his at court!). Now a week later I get a letter from my landlord saying they're not allowing me to renew my lease because of repeated police calls (all of which revolved around his physical abuse/threats!). My current lease is up July 31st, the SAME DAY my son is due! I called to explain the situation and have gotten NO RESPONSE. So now what? Am I going to be homeless?? This is SO incredibly unfair, I HAVE to believe that he will pay for what he has done, and not only me pay the consequences (no home, tons of bills, etc.).
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04/14/2011 11:01 AM  Top
Lanna
Lanna
 
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CindyD,Take some deep breathes.Trying to get an RO on their victim is a very common tactic used by abusers.When you go to court for that you can explain to the judge that he is abusing you.Hopefully that will be dropped.Go in person to your apartment complex management office and explain the domestic violence.Make sure you talk to someone in charge.Contact your local domestic violence program and get their help resolving these issues.They may be able to help.

HUGS.Lanna


04/15/2011 10:19 AM  Top
abbeyp
abbeyp
 
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You local DV people can usually put you in touch with Legal Aid. See a lawyer if at all possible and tell then about your landlord. He may not be able to evict you or refuse you housing under the Fair Housing Act. Do this as soon as you can. Even if your city does not have legal aid, call some attorneys and see if they handle Pro Bono (for free) cases, sometimes they will do one or two a year. Abbey

04/16/2011 09:46 AM  Top
foggy54
foggy54
 
Posts: 348
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cindy, im really sorry you have to go thru this tuff time. keep your spirits up, take really good care of yourself and your unborn son! Lana and abbey have excellent advice.

Sending some warm, gentle hugs, along w/strength and courage. U can get thru this!

hugs n smiles

barb

I give up being perfect, for being good enough.
End the silence, Stop the violence.
Chocolate should be a food group.
A burden shared is a burden halved.
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