((((((((((((((( Christine ))))))))))))))))))))

I am sorry that you are going through this, I think it's great that you are testifying on this guys character. Please don't feel bad that he didn't have to use physical means to hurt you, it doesn't make your pain any less and what happened to you is not your fault. Emotional abuse is still abuse, sweetie.

It sounds like a very tough situation, does your husband have to be in the court room? I know that it would be nice to have his support but the worry that it may cause you to have your son in the room with this man may not be worth it. I don't know much about court proceedings but do you know if there is anyway that since you have a history with him that you could stay in a different room until you are needed to testify?

I am sending you tons of hugs your way.