(((HUGS)))
THe fact that people stay away is a good thing to note. Do you have incidents written down - dates etc? Also, the previous witnesses - would they write a letter for you? Have you been to a counselor that might write a letter for you? If anything happens moving forward - call the police. That's the best documentation.
Hang in there - stay confident. If you're like the rest of us, you've been through the wringer!