Caigy,
So sorry this is happening to you. It is appalling and frightening.

Although my STBX has not yet become physically violent, I suspect, by his rages, that it won't be long.

I'm totally with you in wondering "How does this happen? He's so cruel añd mean to the ones he would have died for. I don't get at all"

I think the massive turn-around in character is the most devastating part of all of this. It makes it all feel so unreal, and that is very hard to deal with.

You are in my thoughts.

Best, NLW