This time, to see my reaction and understand it for what it was early on, was such an amazing moment. But oh-so-muted…

What I was missing before was the strength built on evidence to back up my claim. What I was missing before was him sneaking around turning down the gas on the lights around me. It was scary to admit that I am a victim of emotional abuse. I am healing. My children are also victims. They are trying to heal, too.

But understand this- they know that they have no power. I told them to trust the system because they have no other choice. And yesterday, they were dismissed just like they are when they are with their…