Harm OCD Towards Yourself

When OCD latches onto magical thinking, everyday moments can become exhausting. A goodbye can feel dangerous if it isn’t said “right.” Putting on shoes can become a ritual to prevent catastrophe. Certain words can feel threatening. Numbers, sounds, or routines can suddenly carry enormous weight. To others, these behaviors may look confusing or irrational. But for someone struggling with OCD, these compulsions can feel deeply necessary, as though they are personally responsible for preventing har

JUSTICE FOR MY DAUGHTER The Palmer, Alaska court system is allowing ongoing harm to my innocent child. I left abuse to protect my daughter and give her a safe, stable life—but instead, I am still being forced to endure that abuse through the system that is supposed to protect us. Since the beginning of 2024, I have been fighting a draining and painful legal battle. My child is being used as a tool for control and punishment. No child deserves that. I am exhausted. My daughter is exhausted. And w

Balance of hardships means the court compares who suffers more harm if emergency relief is granted or denied. In injunction cases, the judge may ask: If I grant the order, what harm does it cause the defendant? If I deny the order, what harm does it cause the plaintiff? It is not just about who is right. It is about risk. Example: If one side wants a court order stopping construction, the court weighs: Stopping construction may cost the builder money. But allowing construction may permanently da