Posted by pegasus on May 30, 2004, at 19:23:22
In reply to legal action ???, posted by toomuchpain on May 28, 2004, at 11:08:48
Hi tmp,
I agree with some of the cautions others here have mentioned. At the same time, I can certainly understand your interest in legal action. You've definitely been mistreated by this agency, and by your old t.
I'm just worried about the cost you might pay personally if you pursue legal action. I've been involved in a number of issues that led to legal action (through some volunteer work), and it can be really grueling for the victim. Especially if it goes as far as a trial. But even if it gets plea bargained, be sure that the opposing side (probably the agency?) would bring up every negative thing they can find out about you, to attack your credibility. It's not fun, although I've also seen victims who were able to take it feel really vindicated when they won. So, I guess that's the flip side.
In the meantime, I agree with GG: we'd gladly walk you in and out of your appointments. Actually, I'd be happy to go in before you and clear your old T out of the way before you enter. I'll just strongarm him into a closet or something until you're safely your therapist's door.
pegasus
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