Intro w/ prayer request

[VeraLynn]

Hello. This is my first post here, and although Im a little ashamed to come in with prayer request, thats sort of the thing that brought me here in the first place.

Ive struggled over the years with my abuser and how I should handle him. I decided about a year ago that I was going to pursue legal matters. It was a tough decision driven by constant harassment by my abuser. In this year Ive discovered that our legal system cannot help me due to the statute of limitations, and truthfully Im drawn between whether or not its better to let all of this go or to keep pulling it up and putting myself through more heartache. I hope that made sense. Im trying to sum things up and not write a novel for you.

So Im pretty sure Ive decided not to pursue prosecution any further, but since he will not leave me alone I am going to get a restraining order. If through this restraining order the opportunity to prosecute him comes up, then I wouldnt be completely opposed to it. but Im not going out of my way for it any longer.

I have my first hearing tomorrow for the restraining order. Im very nervous about it, and Satan keeps throwing me all kinds of complications and trials involving the case. All I want is to be left alone so that I can move on with my life.

So please, if anyone would keep me in mind tomorrow, I would appreciate it. I know that Jesus is with me through this, and I know that everything is by Gods will. Im trying very hard to accept Gods will, especially when it goes against my own. But as we're all well aware of, thats sometimes the biggest trial of them all. I battle a lot with what I feel is right verses how things really go down. After the last year and all of its ordeals Ive lost a lot of faith in our judicial system, leaving me again to trust soley in God. So please, pray for me and my case. I just want to be left alone. Thank you.

 

[Surviving]

Hi there! Firstly, let me say welcome to the forum...it's nice to see you here. I hope that you find your way around ok.

Secondly, I will be thinking of you, and I hope that things went well for you. What ever happened, however hard it may seem, this is God's will. I'm sorry to hear about the struggles that you have had over the past year.

One thing that really encourages me though is the trust that you have in God. The hard times are the worst times to try and keep your faith. Hang in there though. God will bring you through this in His time. I firmly believe that he does everything for a reason...just like you have been led to this forum for a reason.

Let us know how things went today.

 

[UnitynLove]

Hello. This is my first post here, and although Im a little ashamed to come in with prayer request, thats sort of the thing that brought me here in the first place.

Ive struggled over the years with my abuser and how I should handle him. I decided about a year ago that I was going to pursue legal matters. It was a tough decision driven by constant harassment by my abuser. In this year Ive discovered that our legal system cannot help me due to the statute of limitations, and truthfully Im drawn between whether or not its better to let all of this go or to keep pulling it up and putting myself through more heartache. I hope that made sense. Im trying to sum things up and not write a novel for you.

So Im pretty sure Ive decided not to pursue prosecution any further, but since he will not leave me alone I am going to get a restraining order. If through this restraining order the opportunity to prosecute him comes up, then I wouldnt be completely opposed to it. but Im not going out of my way for it any longer.

I have my first hearing tomorrow for the restraining order. Im very nervous about it, and Satan keeps throwing me all kinds of complications and trials involving the case. All I want is to be left alone so that I can move on with my life.

So please, if anyone would keep me in mind tomorrow, I would appreciate it. I know that Jesus is with me through this, and I know that everything is by Gods will. Im trying very hard to accept Gods will, especially when it goes against my own. But as we're all well aware of, thats sometimes the biggest trial of them all. I battle a lot with what I feel is right verses how things really go down. After the last year and all of its ordeals Ive lost a lot of faith in our judicial system, leaving me again to trust soley in God. So please, pray for me and my case. I just want to be left alone. Thank you.

I will pray for you.

 

[VeraLynn]

Thank you! The hearing went very well. My abuser will be served with a restraining order while I am on vacation, and there will be a second hearing as soon as I get back. This will be his one and only chance to contest me, and it will mean facing him for the first time in years. Im pretty nervous about it, but Im feeling strong and secure in my support team, especially knowing that its lead by Jesus. I had no idea this could be so empowering! Thank you for your words and prayers. Please let me know how I can return them to you.

 

[MydaughterMyfriend]

Prayed for you.

 

[Surviving]

I'm glad that the first bit went well for you. Try to have a good holiday and don't worry about what might happen. Leave it all to Jesus and He will take care of you.