I was in a very abusive relationship for 2 years. It would have been longer had he not gone to jail. I am 46 years old, a nurse and yet I cannot explain how I ended up in such a terrible situation. I should have left the first time my boyfriend hit me. I ended up away from him only after he went to jail for multiple charges. he never finished his court ordered anger management classes. I was beaten up by him at least 12 times in 2 years. I once had a black eye for a month. I had several concussions, bruises and cuts almost constantly. I lost my job because he kept calling my employer. I lost 2 cars because he wrecked them when he was drunk. Most of all he kept me from my friends and family. My children all grown except one, wondered how I could stay with a man that treated me so badly. He would just never go away. If he did leave he'd come backin the middle of the night, breaking in, scareing me and my son. I prayed to god to help him change or for me to be able to get away from him. He got drunk, wrecked an elderly ladies car and has been in jail for a year and 2 months. I am finally at peace. I am rebuilding my life. I can sleep soundly. My son is so much calmer and happier. I have my self respect. He brought me down so much. And I know I never deserved the things he did to me. I worry about when he gets out. But I dont think it will be soon. He has charges in other counties. I live for every day and I willnever let him take that from me.