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Recognizing that you are in an abusive relationship and that you have the power to escape said relationship is half the battle. Next, you need to speak to a Virginia divorce attorney and create a viable escape plan to remove yourself (and your children if you have any) from the abusive household. Making an Escape Plan
You may believe that your abusive husband has too much control over your life for you to even have the time or resources to formulate an escape plan. The response to this concern is to stop and fully consider your options:
Do you work? If so, use your lunch break.
Does he work? You have 8 hours of freedom.
Do you go to the grocery store alone?
Even a few minutes away from your home or husband could be a huge opportunity to save your own life.
There are several things you must set up ahead of time that will be instrumental in escaping an abusive relationship, including:
A safe place away from your abusive husband - If you fear for your life or the lives of your children you know where to go in an instant.
A code phrase - Some set of words that are benign to your husband but-when spoken over the phone, for instance-serve as alarm bells for someone who can come to your rescue.
A secret stash of money - Open a secret and separate bank account and mailbox if you can.
A small, secret bag of "runaway" items - This way, you can take off at a moment's notice, if the need arises.
Some way to contact a Virginia divorce attorney.
Your designated safe place is probably the most important of these preparations. If you do not have family or close friends nearby, there are several shelters and programs open to abused women and children of all ages.
Virginia Beach and Norfolk - The Samaritan House (757) 430-2120; and YWCA Women in Crisis (757) 625-5570;
Portsmouth - In Help and Emergency Response (757) 483-3384
Suffolk - The Genieve Shelter (757) 925-4365;
Newport News and Hampton - Transitions Family Violence Services (757) 723-7774
A recent statistic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that 1 in 4 women will be involved in an abusive relationship in her lifetime. You are not alone and you have the power to escape.
At this vulnerable time, it's critical that you have exceptional legal representation that not only understands the specifics of your case, but is dedicated to your best interests and that of your family.
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