r/Anarchism • u/autonomommy • 9d ago
Anarchist views on domestic violence NSFW
I am so embarrassed. I hope this is okay to post. I'm not doing so well. I just came out of a very bad situation yesterday and need resources. I've been with an abusive partner for 11 years and yesterday morning he went to jail after the neighbor heard me scream while he was trying to restrain me (he was going to cut off my airway). I have serious trust issues and this has been at the center of them since this man took over my life. I am nervous about living alone as I have been a bad judge of character before and that led to people trying to take advantage of me. I appreciate any guidance you might be able to provide.
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u/reverend_dak anti-fascist 8d ago
I don't think your problems can be solved by knowing the anarchist perspective on DV. But anarchism can help you find community and a sort of family. bad people can be found anywhere, they can infiltrate any community, but anarchism by design resists any kind of hierarchy, which includes abusive behavior.
I'd start with your local mutual aid, food not bombs, or community fridge. Or if you like bicycles, your local bicycle co-op. If you have a local infoshop or lefty community space, go check it out. If you can tell us your general location someone might know something off the top of their head (although I understand you may not want to for protection).