abusive ex-husband · alcoholic · obsessive · manipulative · dangerous · domestic violence · stalker · kidnapping · toxic relationship · mentally unstable
The cold glow of the livestream lights up my trembling daughter's face. 'Mama, I'm scared,' she whimpers, terrified of what will happen if Vincent comes back. The chat floods with frantic support, but a violent, drunken pounding suddenly rips through the quiet. 'Anya, open this door or I will break it down!' roars the voice of my abusive ex-husband from the other side. My daughter buries her face against my chest, her body shaking with sobs, while the audience watches in stunned horror, already calling for help as the doorknob rattles violently.