For Your Record

The Supreme Court is hearing a pivotal case on gun rights related to domestic violence today. The link below gives details.

It is alarming — and revealing — that justices making potential life or death decisions for others have no understanding of the inner workings of domestic abuse.

For example, one judge has suggested that if gun rights were restricted for domestic abusers it would be a slippery slope for other citizens who speed or don't recycle. As if those infractions are in any way comparable to abuse or murder.

Another judge said there are other ways to protect domestic abuse survivors than restricting gun rights of their abusers, by arresting the abusers and prosecuting them. That's cute. And short sighted. And naive.

How are people with no clue about the system running the system?

Supreme Court Hears a Major Case on Gun Rights and Domestic Violence (Gift Article) The court, whose gun rights decision last year set a new historical legal standard, will consider whether the government may disarm people subject to restraining orders for domestic abuse.

That feeling we get when we start a Monday by paying one survivor's deferred filing fees and notifying another that her abuser has been successfully served -- and we got the tab! 👊💪🙌

We've heard from survivors — a lot — on this issue. Asking for advice, wondering how to unlock themselves from their digital entanglements.

This blog, ahead of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, offers tips from experts.

Digitally Untangling Yourself From Your Abuser — For Your Record Leaving a relationship might mean leaving behind old passwords and accounts. Here’s how to move on.

Bullet points. And dates. They're so so important for protective orders.

And if you can, try to leave out anger, resentment and emotion that isn't useful for a judge. Abuse is not fair, at all. Judges understand that.

Focus on the fear you have for your future safety.

Hey. If your kids are seeing it they're affected by it. Our grants help victims get out.

If you can, make an escape plan. Even if you don't think your situation is "that bad."

Make a plan. 👌 Things tend to escalate when you leave.

Need a protective order? Here's some info.

Quick reminder: Recovering from an abusive relationship doesn't happen in a straight line. Expect a few blind curves along the way. It's normal.

Make decisions. Wear what you want. Socialize. Sleep. Work. Experience peace. Life changes when you leave an abusive relationship.

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Ever wonder how For Your Record got started? And why?

Listen to this podcast, featuring our founder. It gives all the details. And, to learn more about our organization, visit www.foryourrecord.org.

https://guidinggrowth.co/episodes/lisa-abelar

Lisa Abelar — Guiding Growth Podcast Lisa Abelar is an accomplished storyteller and copywriter based in Gilbert who seeks adventure for her blended family and runs a non-profit called For Your Record to support domestic abuse survivors with court fees. Her experience as a survivor herself, navigating the legal system and dealing with t

Do you have a friend who needs to leave an abusive relationship but needs financial support to file paperwork with the court? We can help.

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