Marion

I'm so glad you have some peaceful time alone to sort through all of this.

Others behavior can be such a puzzle sometimes. I cannot imagine living with violence and fighting everyday. I just cannot fathom how some people exist like that.

I agree with you that filing a police report and insisting on a restraining order is the best first step. Keep a paper trail from now on. And please.....always let a trusted friend or relative know what your plans are each and every day. Even if it's jut an short email to them. Somebody you trust needs to know where you'll be at all times.

Since you've got some time alone it might not be a bad idea to make some preparations "just in case". By this I mean take some money (cash) and put it aside in a place that is easily accessible to only you....possibly a savings account in your name only......but keep a little with you.

Keep your car's gas level on "full".

If you take prescription meds keep a week or two supply of them in your purse (properly marked) so if you need to grab your purse and go you'll be ready.

Make an extra set of house and car keys and hide them somewhere other than inside the house so if yours are taken you can still get away (or get back inside).

I'm not trying to alarm you but it's hard to think of stuff like this when you're in a hurry and afraid.

You're in my prayers.