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[Drew]

First off, even though I am now divorced, I am solidly pro-marriage and DB.

Your H crossed a line. He physically abused you and verbally and mentally abused your daughter. There is ABSOLUTELY no excuse for that. MLC? Alcohol? I say BS. No excuse.

He needs help. He's near rock bottom and I feel sorry for him. However, IMO, you need to take a hard line with him. DO NOT contact him. Do not respond to him unless necessary. He needs to understand and live with the consequences of his actions. You let him off the hook too easy, my friend. It's time for tough love. I would have pressed charges.

The basis for real love is respect. He needs to earn yours not automatically get it.

You are in my prayers.