Thank you for your kind words. His public defender made a huge mistake in saying to me that I was not in an abusive relationship. And he immediately backed up and corrected himself. While he never put his hands on me he tore me down to nothing. It has taken me all this time to get myself back. I will forever advocate for those stuck in those relationships because I now understand it very well. I'm very blessed to be happily married and living a wonderful life with my family. It was the hardest thing I've ever done to go testify but lives were lost and I don't take that lightly. I am happy her family has the justice that she deserved.
lewalters - I have soooooo appreciated you on Jaymie's thread. I personally lived with a manipulative and controlling man. I know that the face he put on in public was not the one that I lived with daily. I lived in fear of upsetting the balance every day, but didn't even realize it until I had left. I know the people that know my ex would have not believed that he would do anything bad. But, I also know that by the time I left, my life was literally in danger.
Your personal input and posts here helped bring attention to Jaymie's case. I know how hard it was for you to accept what happened. I commend you highly for all that you have done and endured. You are amazing!