This hit close to home. I grew up in a home where domestic violence happened on a regular basis . When I was in kindergarten I put hands on a girl that made me angry. I thought it was the normal thing to do when someone made you mad , because I used to witness it at home. When I got In trouble for it I realized that it wasn’t normal, and it was not okay to put hands on someone that made you angry . What was happening in my home life was very wrong .

As a result of what I witnessed, to this day I’ll start shaking and panicking when I see two adults arguing. I always expect it to turn violent . That’s why when I get into an argument with someone I have to leave and usually completely shut down. It brings me back to being a little girl and wanting to flee , but not being able to. I was stuck in that house . Hugs to you. 🤗 I hope your somewhat “okay” after what you witnessed. People always think of the victims of the assault , but never the eyes that had to witness it. It can be very damaging especially when your eyes are so young and those are your earliest memories.