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Witness citation/ anxiety

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SunshineAfterRain · 08/03/2018 13:41

I am so worried. I don't really know why I am writing this.
I have had anxiety and depression for the past 11 years. Medicated 9 years.
I have 2 dc and one is going through a lot of health issues at the moment and her father and I are in a legal dispute because he is making he condition worse.
I am stressed and honestly feel like I am at breaking point as it is.

Anyways my neighbour was supposedly attacked by her boyfriend and knocked on my door to call the police.
I did and I am now being cited as a witness in court against the man. I couldn't even tell you what he looked like.
I overheard the girl talking to someone and laughing about it and saying how she hit him with a glass.
It seems like it was a two way fight- like one of the police officers said to me it was.
I don't want to go to court and help charge an innocent man.
Plus they know where I live. My kids live here. They could do anything.
The thought of going to court alone and talking in front of all the people make my heart race and my skin flare.
I phoned my doctor and it was a fill in who said it is my duty to go. my usual doctor is off. Who is great. I was suicidal last year and he did everything he could to support me though it and knows my full condition
I honestly don't think I can go in that court room without passing out.

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civildisobedient · 11/03/2018 09:03

You can ask the court about witness support services and explain how you're feeling? I think it is mandatory to give evidence if you are a witness but there are ways to give evidence that make it safer and easier for the witness. You don't know the full story about the case so don't feel bad about just telling what you saw or heard. Speak to the court or police tho and explain how you feel

SunshineAfterRain · 14/03/2018 22:24

Thank you so much civildisobedient
I did what you suggested and they were great. Talked me through everything and a lovely lady is meeting me tomorrow to sit with me before.
Thanks again Flowers

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