Free legal help for survivors in the Lower Mainland?

Thank you for writing this. I thought I was the only one. What helped me was writing everything down — dates, who said what. It kept me sane and it mattered later.

i used the rise women's legal centre intake when i was in your spot — took persistence but i got real help. happy to walk you through how i applied if you message me.

Thank you for writing this. I thought I was the only one.

I felt this in my chest. You are not failing. You are surviving something most people never have to.

Adding to the good suggestions above: Legal Aid BC has expanded coverage for people leaving abusive relationships, and Family LawLINE gives free advice by phone. Access Pro Bono runs clinics in Surrey and Vancouver as well. General info, not legal advice, but the help does exist.

I went through almost exactly this last year. Happy to share what helped if you want to DM.