Tonight my husband pinned me up against the wall, slammed my head against the kitchen cabinets, and then threw me to the ground. It hurt, but was not enough to leave a mark. I am thankful my kids were not there to see it.
Tonight was not the first time he’s been violent towards me, but it’s definitely the worst it has ever been. We’ve been married 12 years. He’s hit me or been violent towards me 8 times throughout our marriage, including tonight.
My question is, why do I immediately think of killing myself after he hits me? Why don’t I have the strength to stand […]