I am so so sorry. I hope you take good care of you and your kids today!
That being said...BRAVO!! I agree, you demonstrated to your children that abuse is abuse and it should be handled by the police. When will the courts listen? It goes to show...once again....our gut instinct is always right. You knew this was a bad idea, and they would not listen. We hear it on SR over and over and over. It is so scary.
Breathe. Be kind to yourself. Be glad that you have handed him over to whom he belongs...the police.
Tight Hugs.