Great job!!!!!! Kudos to you!!!!!

I love when you mentioned how great it felt to be validated and among other adults who are healthy....

Isn't is amazing??? When we step out of the isolated, delusional shell that we have lived in from abuse....and all of the sudden judges, lawyers, therapist, doctors, teachers, etc.....they plainly see the truth.... what we have been conditioned by our abuser to believe isn't true (which makes us feel crazy)........

Validation is such an important thing....it is very empowering and a great self-esteem booster.....words can't describe that feeling....that deep breath of relief and that moment when....u realize....o my God, these people see that he is abusive...someone in the real world is on my side...and you realize ur gut was right the whole time and that u r not the reason he cannot control his temper....and perhaps u are worth way more.....

Keep up the good work!!!!!! I know how hard what u had to do is.....but u are doing the right thing....taking care of yourself....