informed me that my husband’s injuries were much more serious than the ones I sustained. Based on that conclusion they took me into custody and put me in the back of the police car. How could this happen? If I wasn’t already in shock I really was riding in the back of the police car. I had never been arrested. I got a restraining order against my ex-husband when I got out of jail and started the process of a very ugly divorce. Eight years later I look back at my experience with no regrets. I was glad that I was able to get out of a situation before it had an opportunity to get worse. My ex-husband showed more of a dark side during and after the divorce which led me to believe I really didn’t know the person I married. I was lucky to get out. Every year 1,000 to 1,600 women die at the hands of their male partners. (ncjrs.gov) Fortunately for me, I had a strong support system and an understanding job. I was able to pick up the pieces of the wreckage of that night and learn and grown from it. I didn’t allow myself to continue with my eyes wide shut. Domestic violence is real. It can happen when you least expect it. Open your eyes and don’t be silent if you see or experience domestic abuse.
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