Can I file a restraining order against a narcissist?

– Kim Saeed: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery I Filed a Restraining Order Against the Narcissist…Now What? Filing a restraining order against the Narcissist is often a necessary and unavoidable step in one’s road to independence.

How do I get a restraining order against my ex husband?

One of the most powerful steps I took in winning a restraining order against my ex was opening a case with my local DV center. At that time, I couldn’t afford my own attorney, but my case manager at the DV center helped prepare me so well, I won the case pro se against my Ex and his attorney .

Who is the person the restraining order is against?

The person the restraining order is against is the “restrained person.” Sometimes, restraining orders include other “protected persons” like family or household members of the protected person. What does a restraining order do? In general restraining orders can include:

Should I drop a restraining order against my abuser?

Never drop a restraining order based on promises alone. If you suspect that there is a chance that your abuser really does want to change, then your abuser needs to prove that first. Promises are not enough. But, if your abuser is a narcissist, nothing is going to change anyway, so make sure you are being realistic and not keeping hope alive.

Should I call the police and file a restraining order?

Calling the police and filing a restraining order often seems like a hypervigilant act to narcissistic abuse victims because they are compassionate, empathic people who don’t like conflict. If this sounds like you, you’ve got to understand that if you don’t follow the line of order in protecting yourself, you will only regret it later.

How do I deal with a narcissist who won’t take my child?

Print them out and put them in both binders. Keep logs of all police reports you may have filed, copies of any restraining orders, messages that the narcissist sends you via social media, and missed visitations if you share custody of children. If they fail to take your child to the doctor in the event of illness, document that, too.