Question.

[WiMoChi]

Husband with anger problems bit his child and left a mark.

Unreasonable?

Don't doubt your decision for a moment, OP! You've done what any right-minded parent would do if their child was in danger. No-one should have to undergo abuse and certainly not a defenceless child!

And how exactly does she think you would have got supervised contact in that case?

You wouldn't.

Youve done the right thing to protect your child.

How's it going OP? Hope you're doing well!

You did the right thing by reporting this op. Don't doubt that.

How old is your child?

Think about it logically - if he, you or I bit another adult at work, we'd be sacked on the spot for gross misconduct and probably arrested for assault.

He bit a TINY CHILD, so tiny that to say it was too small to defend itself is an understatement.

We all lose our rag from time to time - my dad was very slap-happy and we get on fine now so I'm by no means at the most sensitive end of the spectrum on the child discipline front, but biting your child in anger? That is seriously fucked up, and you know it, and you've done exactly the right thing. In all likelihood your mother is either being selfish (doesn't want the aggro of a court case), afraid of confrontational situations or misguidedly believes that letting this go will make things better in the long run. A bit of all three, maybe.

I can't emphasise enough: you've done the right thing. Just consider how fucked up it is that your partner bit your baby in anger and you are feeling guilty.

Shit, didn't realise this was a couple of weeks old!

Hope you're OK and things are going well as they can, OP.

Our new life starts tomorrow I guess. Where do I start?? Anyone tell me? I've got nothing but an overnight bag.

You have much more than that. You have your children and pets.

Shortly your self esteem and sense of worth will begin to come back.

On a more practical note you need to talk tot he council about housing and start the process of claiming benefits.

Wow, you have been amazing, don't doubt yourself.
Your mum is entitled to her opinion, so tell her you respect that but you have done what you feel is best and thank her for her support.

Well done you.