(((silversparrow))) - that is absolutely horrible! but one thing i know for sure: you did the right thing and you are VERY brave!!! no doubt about that. try to not let what everybody says get you down, it's not true! in my eyes what you did was very admirable. domestic violence (and any type of abuse) should be stopped in the first place, always. nobody deserves that. sometimes it's difficult for others to understand. many many safe hugs to you and your friends.