I have a very complicated and tumultuous relationship with my daughters father (who i unfortunately married). I could write a book on all of the abusive and toxic things that have happened over the last 8 years but I will spare you those details. Our relationship/marriage has been on and off the entire time; usually 6 months is the longest I can stand him before I plan an escape. I recently broke up with him again and he is refusing to accept it and refusing to leave my house. He told me that my house belongs to him and there’s nothing I can do about it. Me and my daughter are at my moms. He tells me that he is going to damage my house or burn it down if I don’t talk to him or come see him.

Ladies, it took all of the courage I could muster to go to the courthouse and file an injunction. But I did it and the judge accepted it. Now I am an absolute nervous wreck I don’t know what’s going to happen when he’s served I am scared of the severity and permanence of the decision I made. I am trying not to second guess myself because I have been internalizing abuse and blaming myself for so many years. Any kind words or advise would mean so much to me right now.