The Evidence That Saved My Ass: What I Actually Kept and Why It Matters When You Need to Fight Back

I didn’t set out to build a legal case. I was just trying to survive and something felt wrong enough that I kept everything. That instinct is the only reason I have a case at all.

My private investigator called my documentation “exceptional.” My lawyer said it was one of the most organized case files she’d seen. Here’s what that actually means and what you need to start saving today if you’re dealing with abuse, exploitation, or manipulation at work or in your personal life.

I’m Not Going to Bullshit You About This

This isn’t a guide on how to organize color coded folders or use some perfect system. I didn’t have a system. I had a gut feeling that told me to save everything because I might need proof later that I wasn’t crazy.

That gut feeling was right.

Here’s what I actually did, what evidence categories matter, and why each one became critical when I needed to defend myself.