About to be a first time mom... & doing it on my own.

Being a mom is something I have wanted since I was 3 playing with my dolls. I always imagined I would have the "perfect" little family.

On Christmas morning all my dreams came true when I seen the positive finally show up on the stick. Filled with so much excitment and joy of my little mini growing inside me things were finally starting to look up.

Until a couple of days ago...

The man I was with took a turn for the worst. He started beating on me & threw me into a wall. Broke my glasses in two & threw my phone out the window of the 5 story apartment building we were staying. As I tried to get my boots on to leave he proceeded to break a glass and cut himself open then continue to throw me around.

I have to say.. I never in my wildest dreams thought that this is how it was going to be when I found out I was finally having a baby... something I've wished for for so long.

I got myself to the hospital and the baby is fine thank goodness. That was my main concern. I'm in a safe place now & am doing everything I can to prepare for baby. Needless to say he won't be apart of my life or the baby's. I just want the best for my child.

I know at some point the question is going to be asked.. "who is my daddy? Why isn't he here?" I have no idea what to tell my child.

Are there any other parents who have gone threw domestic violence? Any words of advice? I would greatly appreciate some insights.

Sincerely

- a soon to be single first time mom