After this thread I was pretty unpopular with a few members. Just wanted to UPDATE that I made the call to the DV hotline today and will have cousling with a local shelter in a few days.
Just read this, sorry must have missed it.
Good on you, that takes guts.
I never read any posts as percieving you as unpopular. Just concerned for you. But your life is not a popularty contest. It is your life to be lived enjoyed and you dont have to answer to anyone but yourself.