Somehow, Dad knew everything, but he insisted my brother tell him what happened. When I was 12, Mom went to jail for stabbing Dad in the face during one of their fights. Over time, my parents’ violence toward each other decreased, and they refocused their rage on me and my siblings. AdvertisementBut when I was seven months pregnant, a devastating family crisis brought my parents back into my life, forcing me to reconsider. After calling 911, I knew I needed to call my parents to let them know what was happening.

Source: Huffington Post January 19, 2024 14:33 UTC