1.Have you been scapegoated, targeted, or unsupported despite doing your best?
2.Briefly describe a time when you were denied protection, resources, or support in a critical moment of your life.
3.What is your current support system? (Select all that apply)
4.Have you been blamed for your circumstances by those who should have helped you?
5.Have you experienced being labeled “the problem” instead of receiving help?
6.What steps have you taken to try to change your situation or advocate for yourself?
7.Have you experienced institutional betrayal or erasure (workplace, family, medical, legal, etc.)?
8.Which institutions were involved?
9.Timeline of events
Please summarize the sequence of events and which institutions were involved.
10.What actions did you take to seek resolution?
Examples: filed complaints, reported to agencies, contacted professionals, requested institutional review
11.What happened after those steps were taken?
Examples: case closed, no response, redirected to another office, professional withdrew, investigation stalled
12.What consequences resulted from the situation?
Examples: financial losses, medical complications, employment disruption, housing instability, legal consequences