Ok, when I was around 14 I was going to church alll the time, I absolutely loved it. I went until I was about 16. I had a bestfriend who parents always had me over and they would tell me how much I changed for the better and they were so happy for me. Her stepfather was one of the pastors in the church, and her mom was marrried to him. & they were very known in the church! Anyways my bestfriend would tell me EVRYTHING, and i never would ever tell anyone. UNTIL ONE DAY! I was 17 found out I was pregnant, of course I was going to keep the baby. My bestfriend was over my house at the time she was 18, her mom came to my door and yelled at her daughter saying she should not be at my house cus I am a horrible person and bad influence. So my friend ran from her, out of my house. I ran after her, I was also 2 months pregnant. Her mom almost caught up to us, so my friend ran ahead and her mom caught up to me and told me I was nothing but a nasty slut who cant keep my legs closed, and pretty much name after name. So finally I turned around, and said to her EXCUSE ME, HOW DARE YOU CALL ME ANY OF THOSE NAMES, WHEN YOUR A PASTORS WIFE AND YOU ARE CHEATING ON YOUR HUSBAND (wich was very true at the time, secret only I knew about) she looked at me soooo shocked, and smacked me across the face, at first I was shocked cus I would never hit an adult, than she hit me again. Soooo. I HAD TO! I grabbed her by her hair and smacked her in the face and did not let go of her hair ( oh and she also had a bible in her hand) Than her daughter tried getting her off of me, and she kneed me in my stomach so hard I fell to the ground. It was painful, thank God the baby was fine. The police got involved and everything. Of course they took my side. I didnt press charges because I didnt want my friend to go through that. Now her whole family hates me, and alot of people hate me, cus no1 knows what really happened. I was not allowed to go back to church! It has been 2 years since the incident, but i cant get over it, It runs through my mind alot. Can I sue for emotional stress?
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Emotional Stress, what would you do? VERY LONG!?
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Posted 2 years ago #
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First, I'm sorry for all your distress and I hope you and the baby are well.
People can attempt to sue for almost any reason.
If getting money is your goal, talk to an attorney.
I would think the chances are slim you would get anywhere, but I'm no expert.
Since all the info would have to come out in court, any secrets you still felt bound to keep would be at risk.If reducing stress is your goal, I would think a lawsuit would only make things worse.
You would probably do better learning to meditate or learning to deal with problems better by speaking with a therapist.Best wishes.
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