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The story begins with a woman who was in a nearly six-year relationship with the father of her daughters. Initially, their relationship seemed loving and stable, but over time, the man's behavior took a sinister turn. His drinking worsened, escalating into physical violence and emotional abuse. She describes a frightening situation where she felt her life was in imminent danger, fearing that he might kill her or send her to the hospital. The emotional toll, compounded by economic abuse, pushed her to a breaking point. Recognizing the perilous environment she was trapped in, she made the brave decision to leave, taking her daughters and seeking safety in an emergency shelter.