I explained that maybe one day he will come around and be healthy for her and her sisters, but right now God has in place exactly who she needs in her life. I reassure them that it isn’t because of them that he isn’t around. But she was only 1 when he attacked me. She doesn’t remember him at all, and while I’m grateful that she can’t remember the bad, I completely understand her -at 7 years old-wanting to know who/where he is. So I don’t lie or sugar coat the facts. I just give her small doses of the information at an age appropriate level. I answer her questions directly and make sure she knows that I will never lie to her. I remind her that God has the final say and we pray because we know God got us. Our FAITH will always be greater than our fear and he will see us through each and every time. These are the conversations that no one prepares you for post abuse. No matter how much healing you do, raw and vulnerable convos like these with your kids just feel different. However, I will do everything in my power to remain open for honest communication with both of them. God has healed my heart to a place where I can now discuss this with them and not break anymore. I owe it to them to allow them to feel and talk about it all. This is why it’s important to celebrate #DVAM. sharing these stories help other mothers trying to navigate raising children after escaping abuse. #dvsurvivor #domesticviolence #dvawareness #domesticviolenceawareness #october #dv #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth #philly #singlemom #healing #daughters #love #survivor #warrior #survivorwarrior #heal #accountability #faithoverfear #fyp #explore