Dealing with divorce and a restraining order?

I am sorry you went through this. Whenever there is domestic violence present, getting a restraining order can be the best way to protect yourself and your safety. However, the problem is that many don't know what documents are involved in getting one, which is the number one reason why one would be denied! http://www.weinbergerlawgroup.com/domestic-violence/restraining-orders/help-how-to-dv-restraining-order-process.aspx

I hope you have found the help and resources you need! For any victim of domestic violence in New Jersey looking for help with filing for a restraining order, here's what the actual paperwork looks like: http://www.weinbergerlawgroup.com/domestic-violence/restraining-orders/temporary-protection-whatis-howtoget.aspx

Kristin- Have you contacted the TSA Office of Inspections to report this information? If not, contact me off-line.

Kristin,

I'm so happy to read your updates, and to hear that your conditions were met and that you didn't budge. There is huge strength in that. And comfort. And healing.

Despite all the fear and worry, you believed in yourself. Because of that, you have moved forward -- and by blogging, you are helping others find their way as well.

Well done, Kristin. Well done.

Kristin - I believe everything happens for a reason, and am sure that you are going to make a real difference to the Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence. I'm going to assume that it's in a nice, professional building since I happen to know you work for an excellent, professional organization. The more that can be done to stop the stereotyping of domestic violence victims as "those" women and help the public realize that this can happen to any woman, from any walk of life or income level, the easier it will be to get much needed donations, support and volunteers. I wish you well and invite you to start a new thread on the site as you discover more about the organization and its work.
Take care, Pat

Well, I've been blogging about my ordeal, and one of my posts is currently on the home page of BlogHer!

Blogging about it all is so therapeutic, and I'm hoping to eventually build my blog into a resource for women who are faced with having to file an Order of Protection against their significant other.

Today I just discovered a very odd coincidence.....the Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence recently moved into our high-rise, and is located just one floor above where I work. How weird is that?? I've contacted the Executive Director and hope to start volunteering or contributing in some way to help other women who are dealing with what I've gone through.

I'm feeling a lot of hope now -- like I'm getting back in the game. :)

I am here anytime, Kristin.

I loved the commentary also! Awe-inspiring, indeed!

Thank you for sharing it!

Kristin,

With my ordeal, I have just became very comfortable within my own person. That's what made me stronger as time progressed. The fear of being alone or doing things myself, I have surpassed. I own my own home at the ripe age of 33 and have since I was 28. Yes, things have gone wrong but thank God for The Google (quoting a previous Vice President). There is always an answer for EVERYTHING on Google.

I will be honest and say things get tough sometimes but all in all, I am a very happy person now. I have even started to study for the GRE for the inevitable PhD! Yes, Ma'am. I have learned that no one will ever be able to take my intelligence from me and if I just don't find that right person to share my life with, well, I better gosh darn be rich then! Sounds like a great deal to me!

:-)

To the Super-Women of the world! Let our legacy begin!