Hi. I’m currently going through DV with my husband. (Just emotional & verbal abuse). But it is terrible. I have holes in my walls, I’ve had things said to me that should never be said to a woman.
Anyways I’m originally from California. He’s in the army, so when we were close to having our baby boy, I moved here. We are both from the same home town in Cali, we have known each other a long time.
I want to divorce. And I want away from him. I have a stable job here, the only thing I’d have trouble getting right now is my own car. & I don’t have any family or friends here. No tribe. So I’d be doing this alone if I stayed here.
I don’t know if I should stay here since I have a stable income, or go back to California & live with my mom. (I’d obvi get a job somehow, but it is SO tough out there right now.)
Im unsure of what to do.
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I went through 4 years of violence with a man I loved so much that I thought one day hed see it and love me instead of hurting me. But that didnt happen and what seems so scary and hard and uncertain right now will definitely be easier after a while. You and your baby deserve peace and you cant be the best mom dealing with what your dealing with right now. I think you should tell your folks what happening and get out now before things get worse or he does the same to your baby boy. Much love and message if you ever want to talk to me about anything 💗

Either way, I’m just glad you’re leaving. Please get proof of the abuse just in case you have some type of custody battle later. Also, holes in walls is past just verbal or emotional. Get pictures of the holes too. If you will be lonely and you get along well with your mom then I suggest going back home. No matter what you decide, I’m proud of you, you got this, I’ll be praying for you.🩷

I’m so so sorry you’re going through this! That is sooo incredibly painful and difficult not knowing what to do. I stayed with my abusive baby daddy (not married) for a year after my son was born and I just prayed and pray and prayed for not only things to get better (they never did) or for a way out. I hope you find the courage to listen to that gut instinct of yours. Just remember that you are so important and loved

Personally, I’d go where my tribe is. Going through a divorce is scary enough, I wouldn’t be able to do it in a different state alone, especially with my child.
Im so sorry you’re going through this, mama! Sit with the question. Eventually, the universe will show you which option you should take. Sending you all the love 🫶

you can find a job eventually but go home to your mom. it was the smartest decision I made with no regrets. having someone who a) understands motherhood struggles and b) can provide assistance at all
is life changing.
my daughter also has to come really love her grandparents and family around here and it’s important for kids and grandparents to have a good bond it leaves them at least statistically better off especially with divorced parents for single parents so it’s not just for your sake but your kids as well.
especially right now you need someone you’re able to lean on a bit with.