My ex husband tried to kill me infront of my small children. It was the most terrifying moment in my life. But there is a way out, I promise, where no one has to get hurt. I fled through women's shelters with my children, no belongings. I didn't have to deal with their father because he is their father. You could explain to your ex and you need to make sure you and your children are safe. If it means leaving town than do so. Your life is way more important and your children need you.

Women's shelters can be very good. They are equipped to help you in all ways you need including legal council. They can help you find financial resources if needed, counselling, furniture if need be, pretty much anything you can think of. Most of all they can offer you and your children safety. Please don't be afraid to call a shelter an ask how they can help you. They can even transfer you from a shelter in your town to one in a different town.

Keep posting here too. Especially if it helps. We will support you though this and help in any way we can.