I'll answer these questions as well:
1. Yes, I have been a victim of domestic violence in both heterosexual and same sex relationships. i survived severe physical abuse by men... I had a gun held to my head, I was stalked and I was beaten beyond recognition in my face. I also survived emotional and social abuse by a woman.
2. in New York and California
3. yes, I sought therapy and my mother rescued me from both situations and I stayed at her house. I was fortunate enough to have the resources to get therapy for years. It took me a very long time to gain and regain self-esteem and learn and apply personal boundaries.
4. I felt very fortunate with the help I received. When I was in a situation with a woman I was discriminated against by police officers and felt i had nowhere to go and no one to talk to.. it was very socially isolating and I felt re-traumatized. It took me years to recover.
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