Threats from family

[Autumn@]

Hi , I had to flee (timeframe removed by Moderator) ago due to domestic violence.  I literally left and moved over (distance removed by Moderator) miles away and had to stay with family the (timeframe removed by Moderator) before refuge was ready . But while stay with a (relative removed by Moderator) found  she was a regular drug user so once in refuge I broke contact with them . But since now living in my forever home I’ve been receiving threats from my family to attack me and burn me out of my home. I’ve reported to housing but they can’t do anything as they are not tenants but under different council. So nothing can be done . I’ve reported to the police but unless I get evidence which I have tried by camera but everyone on my estate went crazy so had to remove it . So now make things harder to prove . I have cptsd and living like this stops me leaving my home . I rarely leave the house which is seriously affecting my mental health . I left an abuser and now I being abused by family I’m at breaking point and don’t feel like I can carry on living like this. I’m completely isolated no friends ect I’ve made a new application to be moved but its likely I won’t get moved as its a point system.  I dont know what to do I’m completely broken

[Lisa]

Hi Autumn@,

This sounds really frightening and I’m so sorry that you’re going through it. You deserve to be and feel safe in your home. Your current home is unsafe due to the risk of violence and the council should help you access safe accommodation.

Abuse from family is domestic abuse. You could reach out to your local domestic abuse service for some support, they should be able to help around housing. You might also want to speak to Shelter, they are the experts on housing law. Not every local domestic abuse service is able to support with domestic abuse from family members, if yours doesn’t, you may also wish to reach out to Victim Support. If you use Women’s Aid’s Live Chat service or contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline, they will be able to talk you through your options.

Take care and keep posting,
Lisa

[StrongLife]

Sorry your family is threatening you after what you have been through. I had family decide similar but this was some time ago now. I got similar types of behaviour but less vocal. I found their support of me was ridiculous in this situation and they ended blaming me instead of perp.

I’ve had similar issues with workplaces – not understanding and making things worse. Sorry you have to go through this too.

[FreshStart21]

Sorry to hear they you are going through such a stressful and worrying time with your family. Especially after just fleeing to your new home to be safe.

Have you managed to get any advice/support about what to do to keep yourself safe.

Hope you are okay, sending gentle hugs your way.

Take care and keep posting.

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