It’s been only five days my love. You’re still right in the middle of this, of course you’re in pain. This sounds like a really intense relationship with a very difficult man.

Give yourself time. Trust the you that broke up with him, I think she made the right call. Try not to spend too much time wondering why he is such an awful person; that’s his business. Whatever wounds he’s got they are his to take care of. Your job is to take care of you (and your daughter).

Be kind to yourself. Feed yourself good things – good company, good friends, real rest, forgiveness, kindness, time. You have not been destroyed. You are still here, and in time, you will grow strong again and blossom.

Take heart, sister. It will not always hurt this much.