Single mother…again *TW domestic violence*
I have 2 kids ages 7 and 3 whose father isn’t in the picture by choice. Got into a relationship that recently ended and I’m 20 weeks pregnant. He’s a great father figure to my kids but not so much a good partner so I ended it. I’ve dealt with verbal, financial, and physical abuse. Even had to go to a dv shelter for help to get back on my feet. They helped me get my own place. I was working a job for a month but had to quit because he began stalking me. He came in threatening me with a gun. He found out where I lived and tried to kick down my door. Yesterday he was following me and stole my phone out of my car while I was in the store. Then lured me to his house and told me I would have to come inside to get it. I had to get the police involved to get it back. I have yet to press charges because he says I’ll “never make it to court” and I believe him. I’m considering breaking my lease so I can move again but I feel it will be pointless as he will just find me again. And what good will a protective order be when he knows where I live and has weapons? I don’t know how in the world I’ll be able to coparent with this person. I’m just tired and feel like a failure for picking the worst men to be fathers to my kids. Any words of advice and positive energy would be much appreciated.
Achieve your health goals from period to parenting.