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I just wanted to thank the ppl who responded to my post <why did he do this> I went to my first therapy session yesterday and it helped a little bit. The only downside is the children services need to be notified, because the assualt took place in front of his kids. That scares me a little bit only because I don't know the outcome and my fear comes from the unknown. I go to court this coming MOnday and I am not looking forward to seeing him or his family. I know they will lie, but I have saved voicemails from them where they are supportive to me. I also let the detective hear the taped conversations we had where he does threaten me and all of those messages work to my benefit. It is hard to believe my marriage has a big chance of ending, but in reality I deserve someone who will respect me and give me the same love in return that I give. I go to therapy again tomorrow and they prescribe me some meds for my anxiety and sleepless nights. Once again ty for all of your thoughts and support for what I am going through.

[Sesquix]

I am very proud of the strength and vision you have to consider your future and that of the kids, even if they are his. They will miss the stability you provide, but in return you are teaching them that hitting and abusing another person has consequensces. It isn't easy as many of us know here. Good luck it sounds like the hearing will go your way. Bravo!