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Originally Posted by CopterDad
That you felt the need to create a sock puppet to hide your regular screen name, not so much.
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I'm sorry, CopterDad, but I must say that I understand totally and completely why this poster thought a sock puppet necessary in this situation. Unless you have walked in those shoes, which I have, it's not easily understandable. Shelters are hidden and anonymous for valid reasons, and identities are hidden and protected for the same reasons.
I had to answer questions that implied that I (a) liked what was happening (b) brought this on myself (c) wanted attention. Nothing could have been further from the truth; it was random and escalated into something from a horrible nightmare. And that is all I will say; no more salacious details.
I do not want the OP to think that she cannot seek help because she will be shamed/blamed/scorned/ridiculed/judged. She started in a venue that she felt comfortable in, and she's making progress, and I wish her the best.
Harsh words, perhaps, but that is my truth.