This month marks 5 years since I left an abusive husband, who would continue to still abuse my children, in spite of my efforts to protect them. Over the years we’ve had three protective orders against him but at this moment the battle continues because those protective orders expire after 150 days. The court wants to keep giving him chances to change, even though it’s clear that he won’t. I’m telling you this as a warning - if you see red flags and feel like you might be in an abusive relationship, get out. If your friends and family have expressed concern that your partner is too controlling - get out. If you’re too scared to get out - that’s a clear sign you need to get out. Call a shelter. Call your mom. Go to a church. Just get out. Don’t waste another single day in fear. Love yourself the way you deserve to be loved, even if that means being alone. Your future self thanks you. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDJrHhcneTX/?igshid=ruaj4jva52rw