Originally Posted by
MCESaint 
The step I took - a Child Protective Order - while not pleasant, it was still the smallest legal move I could take to attain my objective (protect our child).
It's new to her. Her life is very messed up, she's angry. I think her reaction was pretty normal? She got caught off guard and took it out on you. While certainly not ideal, no surprise there.
I actually appreciate that you are doing the least harmful (to her) thing(s) you can do while still fully protecting your child. Being vindictive or seeking retribution is a waste of time, so at least that's a good thing!