(Updated 11/27/2023)

Ever since I learned about the “One Party Consent” law in my home state, it’s become helpful in keeping records of moments you know for a fact happened.

The law allows you to be the one consenting party to record conversations which you are specifically involved in, so long as it’s not made with “criminal or tortious intent.” It’s also a problem if you’re recording someone else’s conversation without their knowledge.

In some cases, it became legal, but it’s been a way to guarantee that, if needed, serves as proof that any domestic issues I claim will have evidence to back it up.

I kick myself for the times I didn’t have any recording device on. The things I remember, most of what I’ve said throughout this blog is based on moments like that. Moments that often replay in my mind that I wish I could replay for anyone else.

I don’t have a reason to lie about any of it, but in speaking out about abuse and deception of all kinds, you want to have leverage against those who will lie.

Those that will further convince their sidekicks that they’re still the good guys, the heroes, the victims.

Monsters that can’t be seen without adjusting one’s vision, with or without sunglasses.

Check to see if your state abides by this law. Most have the “Two Party” or more, some outright say “no” to it. But having that “one” can go a long way in proving that nothing is as bright as it seems with your personal relationships.

And if the guilty get wind of it, maybe they’ll act better around you. Then again, if they acted right in the first place, they wouldn’t be the kind of person that this needs to happen to.

D.F.