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August Update: Abuse
5 years ago
So a lot happened this July. I'll be cutting straight to the point since this has been affecting me quite a lot recently and a bit of a caveat on why I haven't been doing much art as of late due to the trauma.
I was assaulted by my own father on July 19th. I found out that my father got a new phone number and tried to call me, I hung up and blocked his number again. He was abusive growing up and I can't stand him. So that's why I was so forward on blocking him. He didn't take it well. Since he drove up to my apartment on that day. I came out and I was angry on why the hell he was there. He was screaming at me, I was trying to defend myself on what he's done to me but he decided to escalate this into a straight up assault. Its left me with bruises and a bloody nose before he decides to bail. This all happened outside my apartment so I couldn't get a self defense weapon. I treated my bloody nose and decided to go to the landlord in this case. Me and him decided to press charges.
I had to go to court for the hearing on July 25th. I was with the landlord, who presented evidence against my father with camera footage. He was sentenced with Second Degree Domestic Abuse, and was given 5 years in prison. I was with my mother helping her out on this whole situation after the court case. It was a lot for her to take in and it still leaves a scar on me mentally. Thankfully, she has a good paying job so she can hold herself up.
At this point, I realize I'm no longer safe in this apartment. Even if he's sentenced to 5 years. I feel someone is gonna pay the bail, knowing the history of my family. I'm probably gonna be moving with my hun, whether it be late this year, or next year. I don't really have much of a choice. Healthcare is dwindling over here as well, Haven't gotten my ADHD meds for 2 weeks due to constant delays, and I feel anxious as I type this out.
I'll get back to doing artwork regularly soon, but please give me space and the peace needed to get myself back into all this.
Thank you for reading this to the end. I hope this explains my situation well enough. I'm gonna be getting into a habit of making update journals like this more often so everyone is in the know.
I was assaulted by my own father on July 19th. I found out that my father got a new phone number and tried to call me, I hung up and blocked his number again. He was abusive growing up and I can't stand him. So that's why I was so forward on blocking him. He didn't take it well. Since he drove up to my apartment on that day. I came out and I was angry on why the hell he was there. He was screaming at me, I was trying to defend myself on what he's done to me but he decided to escalate this into a straight up assault. Its left me with bruises and a bloody nose before he decides to bail. This all happened outside my apartment so I couldn't get a self defense weapon. I treated my bloody nose and decided to go to the landlord in this case. Me and him decided to press charges.
I had to go to court for the hearing on July 25th. I was with the landlord, who presented evidence against my father with camera footage. He was sentenced with Second Degree Domestic Abuse, and was given 5 years in prison. I was with my mother helping her out on this whole situation after the court case. It was a lot for her to take in and it still leaves a scar on me mentally. Thankfully, she has a good paying job so she can hold herself up.
At this point, I realize I'm no longer safe in this apartment. Even if he's sentenced to 5 years. I feel someone is gonna pay the bail, knowing the history of my family. I'm probably gonna be moving with my hun, whether it be late this year, or next year. I don't really have much of a choice. Healthcare is dwindling over here as well, Haven't gotten my ADHD meds for 2 weeks due to constant delays, and I feel anxious as I type this out.
I'll get back to doing artwork regularly soon, but please give me space and the peace needed to get myself back into all this.
Thank you for reading this to the end. I hope this explains my situation well enough. I'm gonna be getting into a habit of making update journals like this more often so everyone is in the know.
Regardless of that, always know this community has your back ;v; We're always there to listen and help when we can - after all, they say the blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb... (the real, original saying!)
*Hugs*
I really hope things line up such that you never have to deal with this person again, and that you heal from this - if not swiftly, at least smoothly
Best of luck, these things take priority.. and super well done for taking the appropriate action, too!
Don't worry about us, just take care of yourself. Get safe, get healthy.