I'm wondering if this doesn't reflect the bias towards the more physical types of abuse being more severe than more emotional/psychological abuse with minimal physical self harm?
I get about being in physical danger to self or others needing inpatient care.
Being unsafe v. 'only' feeling unsafe due to being unsafe in the past.
I recognise how hospital is inappropriate for the latter in most cases, as medical care isn't necessary really. The level of supervision just isn't needed and it would be a waste of money and resources etc.
However the level of emotional distress and need for reassurance of safety might not be all that different.
I know I have a good support network. But for those with similar struggles to my own - like I get on very bad days. What options are there? Is this really a case for more widely available respite type houses, where there's privacy, safe companionship if wanted, and available support parts of the day? Even just to stay in overnight, like a kind of supportive b and b?!
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