Hello Michelle,

 First I will tell you that I am a man, I grew up with a father much like you described your X. I was 8 years old when my mother got up the courage to leave that crazy bastige, there was me and a sister and a baby brother when we went 1200 miles away just to hide from him. I understand what you went thru and doing it with RSD had to be horrible.As I grew up and older it was my goal to never be like my father but a good person....I succeeded in breaking the chain of Violence as did my siblings.

 Anyway, I am glad you are in our group. I am an assistant manager here and will help or try to answer any questions you might ever have. You have had a tough go of life, I hope we can help a little and we are really glad to have you.

Franknberrie