Originally Posted by hopeful4

I think you should call the police. If nothing else to establish this pattern of behavior. I was scared to do so b/c I knew it would be traumatic for my kids. What a mistake.

I did not call the police multiple times on my X. Come to find out in a custody battle, or even a modification later, had I done so (legitimately, as he deserved it), I would have helped my children tremendously if there was any dispute for custody or lessening time b/c of his bad, and very scary, behaviors.

Hugs friend. A day at a time.