8 years ago today I was thrown up against the wall, held by my throat and told that he would make sure I never saw my kids again. This happened in front of my daughter (5 yrs old) who was standing on the stairs right behind the monster I married. 

8 years ago today I took out a restraining order and had the police escort him and his kid out of our house. I pawned my wedding ring and hired movers to come the following day. I found an apartment paid my deposit and was gone all within 24hrs with my 2 bio kids in tow.

8 years ago today was the worst day imaginable to me. I am still messed up from it all. But 8 years ago today I found strength that I didn't know I had. 

Sometimes Facebook memories are beautiful and sometimes they shake you. I don't know who needs to hear this today- but you are not trapped in your situation. If you need to leave, do it. Protect yourself and your children.