TW DV
over 10 years ago aged 19 I was physically assaulted by an ex boyfriend. I was at a club with friends due to be meeting him there too, heard from friends that he had been kicked out as was too drunk. Went to find him and take him home. He was cross with everyone but managed to get him to my house, none of my housemates were in. He hit me, bit me and lay on top of me on the floor for a while I couldn’t move.. I eventually managed to get him out of the front door as we were just in the porch and locked it. He smashed my housemates bedroom window then took himself home. Reason for being cross at me that evening - his friend had told him that I’d kissed someone we both knew (which I had about 6 months before I met my ex). This was out of character for him, but we were only together less than a year. Broke up with him , moved on with my life.
Recently heard from mutual friend that he is now a successful psychiatrist, married , kids etc 6 figure book deals. I don’t know why but this made me wonder why I didn’t report him , worrying that I could have put someone else in harms way. Feel annoyed at myself can’t shake the feeling I should have done more, hoping he’s not like that any more….