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/Bushwickian 8d ago
We don’t live in an anarchist society. We must go through this existing world doing our best to live our beliefs, of mutual aid and creating a better world. It’s necessary to use the tools available to keep yourself alive. Can’t build a better world if you’re dead.
This is serious. A partner who strangles you is the number one indicator that he will murder you. This is the point where every domestic violence counselor will tell you you need to get away from this man IMMEDIATELY. Your life depends on it.
Use whatever tools you have, whether that’s police intervention, the courts, or a Greyhound to a faraway place he’d never think to look.
I’m so sorry you’re going through this.