(((Katie)))
Last month I celebrated a year of recovery from crack. I don't know that it's harder than any other drug, but I was told in treatment that it's the "most progressively addictive drug". I've seen people struggle with every type of drug.
Those of us who do recover, have to want it really, really bad but it's possible. I didn't even think about recovery until the pain and consequences of using got bad enough that it wasn't worth it anymore.
He's probably going to try to guilt you, manipulate you, beg, and promise you the world if you'll drop the charges. I think he is just now realizing that you have finally had enough. Stick to your boundaries, press the charges, and let him find out that crack has some really bad consequences. But more importantly, take care of you!
Hugs and prayers!
Amy