Dear MKnox:

I read your long original post when you first submitted it in your thread of 2 days ago. You shared that a man whom you dated, or not (“I really have no idea how long we dated or if we ever truly did“) stole your possessions, shattered your phone, damaged your car (slashed the tires, kicked out the headlights, and more), tried to run you over with his car,  knocked your head into a wall, threw you to the concrete, choked you, put a loaded gun to your head, wielded a bat and an axe against you, encouraged you to commit suicide in his backyard, and after  you swallowed pills, he left you for dead- in his backyard.

Following all that and more, he filed an order of protection against you. You attended court but were not able to present evidence of the crimes listed above.

Here is what I recommend: go to the court that processed the case against you,  and ask to see a health care professional who works with the court, or who is associated with the court(a medical doctor or a psychotherapist). The health care professional should be familiar with the court case, and he/ she will be in the best position to direct you to the appropriate help.

anita