Rebecca, I am so very sorry this hit you so hard, and especially that you're living through all this. What you've described is an extreme pattern of ongoing control and abuse and it's an incredibly heavy place to be in. No one should ever have to face restriction around food and medical needs like that 😔

I can hear how much you’re trying to hold together for your daughter as well, and how complex the situation is with where you’re living through and the court process. You’re navigating so much at the same time, and without the support you should have.

If you haven’t already, it could really help to reach out to a domestic abuse service in your area. Many of them can support with legal aid, advice around financial abuse, and navigating ongoing coercive control, especially where children are involved. You deserve to have people beside you who understand this and can support you through it.

I’m really glad you shared this here. You don’t have to hold it all in. You can always come here and speak about what you’re going through. Sending all my care 💛