Farfalla

Tonight my XAH came after me in my home. Pinned me by my neck up against the wall and called me an obsenity (c word). I ran and locked myself in my room. He came to my bedroom door and said "I'm sorry I have a bad temper". I didn't answer. I waited until I heard the door slam then I quickly ran out and locked door. Now I have to think about how to proceed. I am waiting for my son to come home. I feel safe to stay in my home. I should have never let him in. Just needed to vent.
Thank you all for letting me share.
Marlene

Impurrfect

(((Marlene))) - I'm so sorry you had to deal with that. I'm not sure of all the legalities, though I know others here are. I'd seriously consider taking out a restraining order on him. You do NOT deserve this and it's likely to get worse.

Hugs and prayers,

Amy

JustAYak

Call the police perhaps?

Farfalla

My parents live down the street. I am going there.

laurie6781

Jason hit the nail right on the head.

Call the police. Make a report. You are not doing him any favors by not calling.

Have a chat with your local Domestic Violence Center to see what tips they can hep you with so this DOES NOT happen again.

Love and hugs,

Farfalla

I am. I am going to go to my parents and make the call.

Farfalla

I have a mark on my neck and collar bone. I took pics with my iPhone. I am getting a few things together and going to my parents house. I will call the police from there.

Dee74

I'm really sorry this is happening to you - just in case you need more advice or support:

National Domestic Violence Hotline

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Impurrfect

(((Farfella))) - I'm glad you are calling the police and going to your parents. I have no experience with this, but was just praying the people who do would post...and they did

There is probably going to be an emotional "whiplash" from all this, but please know we are here for you.

Hugs and prayers,

Amy

keltie

So glad you are taking this difficult, but absolutely correct step. You need to protect yourself, obviously, and your son also. Please let us know how you are doing. Prayers.

tjp613

You are absolutely correct to call the police. I hope you did. It provides a record in case there are future events. If he is prosecuted, it stands as a warning to other (smart women) who do a background check. It demonstrates that you WILL NOT tolerate such behavior and you are eligible then for an emergency order of protection.

If you don't file a report, your silence says that it's ok and the assaults will escalate.

dollydo

I too hope that you called the police, his violence will only esculate.

Kindeyes

The hardest thing I have ever done is call the police on my son when he was whacking out. But I did it and would do it again in a heartbeat.

I agree with all of the other posters. If he gets away with violence, it can (and most likely will) escalate.

Please protect yourself and any children in the home.

gentle hugs
ke