Originally Posted by
Tamerua 
I've been reading this and I'm ticked for you Mejo. But show your kids what it is like to follow through. Make the statements, I also like the idea of going to the hospital and getting your neck checked out... The doc won't believe that it is a hicky (FFS!)
Call the DV hotline and stick close to here. If there is anything else that you are paying for him, cancel it. You can do this.
Exactly.
You DO matter! Please follow through and also change your locks if he has a key. You could still get granted the restraining order on Monday plus following through will establish a paper trail in case he tries anything again.
Please don't give up now, we are here for you.
I really really really think you should go Monday and get that RO!
((hugs))