Alice I'm sorry to read your story. But what everyone is saying is really true. I have a friend when we were all younger that was in an extremely violent relationship and without a massive story me and my wife helped here get out of it but it was very tough for her. We are all a bit older now and she has found a real bloke that cares for here and their kids. It really can happen.

For yourself and more so for your kids. This violence does have an effect. I grew up and my mum stayed through this kind of disgusting behavior and as much as I think I didn't turn out bad I have always had issues with getting violent not with ladies but even still its some thing that i have had to work on all my life.

Sorry if this rambles a bit I've had a tough last few days and have just stumbled on this forum.

All the best Alice.