Oh BABY SOCKS ... I feel so proud of you

I was in the same situation (minus child) when I was in my early 20's

Yep, my partner of the same age at the time punched me & one time even kicked me with his steel capped boots whilst I had just stepped wet out of the shower

... The bells rang for me then ... As my Mother said to me years before "NEVER EVER give a man a second chance when he has hit you once because chances are if it was that easy for him to do it once then he will do it again".

My Mother back then also said "So, get out & walk away if it were ever to happen that first time".

Well, silly me stayed with my partner for another 2yrs until he punched & kicked me again to the point that I now have a lifetime of permanent back pain

That was now nearly 20yrs ago and if I could have done it all over again - Well, I would have left ASAP after the very first violent episode (Just like you BABY SOCKS).

... You are so fortunate to have your parents support as sadly my own parents were not about to help me when it happened.

You have given you baby the GREATEST GIFT in not risking such an atmosphere for the BOTH of you to live in !!!

I know what I'm talking about as I myself grew up with a Father who was violent towards my Mother ... And it's a horrible life to live through as a child & as an adult you still carry those awelful memories where ever you go in life.

**** I wish you an amazing life ahead of you, stay strong & know you are a strong person for the massive decision you had to make on your own