Abusive partner has just been arrested...

[purpleunicorn59]

And I feel so sad and lonely. He tried to run and seeing the panic in his face was awful. He has mental health issues and has been in jail before. I know I had to call them for myself and our daughter but I just feel so terrible like it's all my fault

He panicked because he was caught and will hopefully be brought to task over his abysmal actions. We've all got our demons and our battles, op.
Poor Mental Health (which I'm not dismissing by the way) is no excuse.

It is NOT your fault. The fault lies firmly with him. Do not take him back, he will not change, don't take him back 'for the child' it will do irreparable damage to your child and your relationship with her if you keep him around (I am speaking from experience as a child who was raised in a DV household) Please be strong mama, you have got this. Contact your local womens aid and find out what support is available. Congratulations on taking this step, wishing you all the happiness for the future.

Please understand your own feelings, you saw terrible emotions on the face of a man you care for. So of course you want to comfort and protect him and go to his aid. Added to that his suffering was a result of your action in calling for the Police.

When your DD got their first immunisation jab did they have the same look on their face? Tears, fear, panic. And you felt bad for the same reason, it was you after all you who took DD for the jab?

You did the right thing, but understand and respect your feelings and don't feel guilt. This man is very very toxic for your daughter, your relationship to him cannot continue. You feel bad for him in his suffering? I hope with treatment he goes on to a better life too, but it mustn't be with you.

Sending lots of good wishes ❤️❤️

@purpleunicorn59 have you downloaded the hollie guard app onto your phone?
It acts like a personal alarm system it automatically calls and also records. Please check it out.

Also please go stay somewhere safe at least for a few days so that you are not alone.
You have 100% done the right thing and a court will be able to see manipulation behaviour.