I made a post on here about 2 years ago on a different account. I basically said I was in an Uber on my way to a domestic violence shelter and I was absolutely terrified. My daughter was 9 months old and her father was abusive to me in many ways and I suspect that he was doing drugs behind my back. When he started to get physical I knew I had to leave.

I was in the shelter for 3 months, I got assistance to get a place. I just finished schooling to be a vet assistant, and I'm about to start my externship soon.

I have been in therapy almost the entire time I have left him. I will always have the trauma and the trust issues, but instead of not wanting to wake up, im so much happier and I don't want to go to sleep most days.

My daughter has been my biggest focus and motivation. I love her so much and I always feel the guilt of not being a good enough mom. I've come to realize I do my best everyday and leaving took strength I had no idea that I had.

So thank you bromos for this supportive and no judgemental environment. When I had NO ONE and I was scared shitless in an Uber to an unknown location, your comments truly felt like a warm hug.