JL, your sharing is reassuring, supportive, terrifying, and sobering. I'm beginning to realize how difficult it is to find others who can empathize with this experience. I hope they never have to learn how. Day three, and I'm still finding new emotions. Your story offers... ah, I don't know how to describe it, but it is soooo very helpful to me.
He posted bail. The police performed a civil standby while I quickly removed all his things from the apartment shortly afterwards. No contact, but I'm staying in a hotel. The advocate who's working with me is working on the lease termination. I'm changing cities and lifestyle. Washington is PHENOMENAL with domestic violence support and services.
The police officer who assisted me today said he was happy to see someone finally take decisive action in this sort of situation. I told him I had a lot of help. I was referring to all of you here. I never would have stood up for myself with such urgency. I would have kept questioning and doubting the entire situation. Reading back over my earlier posts, I really am shocked at how much I underestimated his control and violence potential. All of your responses, all of your diligent instructions have been my primary support and driving force. My life is going to get better eventually; please know you all helped that become a reality.
