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Old 11-28-2014, 08:28 AM
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GardenMama
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Mejo, I am just seeing your thread and I am so very, very sorry for what you have been through. PLEASE do as everyone has suggested and go to the hospital, get photos, call a DV hotline or shelter, and get the RO on Monday. In my state we have what is called an Order of Protection that is just for DV cases. See if there is something like that where you are. The DV advocates know everything that needs to be done and will help you do ALL of it! They will even go to court with you!

I have posted some of these before, but here they are just for you, with a big hug attached. For me, the more I do to educate myself, the more empowered I become--with addiction, abuse, childrearing, you name it. Your children are your best treasures right now. Cuddle them, in whatever way that works right now.

Healing and Hope: WHO IS THE CONTROLLING ONE?

Bancroft also wrote an invaluable book on violent men:
Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men by Lundy Bancroft — Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists

These wheels are powerful to consider side by side:
http://www.theduluthmodel.org/pdf/powerandcontrol.pdf

http://www.theduluthmodel.org/pdf/Equality.pdf

You will be in my prayers and thoughts often, Mejo. Please take care of yourself. Please don't give up.

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