Copper, I'm so sorry for what you are going through right now. My husband has a violent temper also and alcohol brings it to a head. On our 2nd wedding anniversary last night, he drew back his fist and said he was going to punch me in the face if I didn't shut the f*** up.
I was about to have my daughter call a cab for me, but instead I went to bed and slept until morning when I went home with the resolve to seek legal counsel.

You don't deserve to be treated like you aren't important or like you don't matter. You certainly are important and your children need to see a mom who values herself enough to stand up and say I love you but draw the line at abuse.

My prayers are with you and your children.
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Aarikja Ann