Last night, I had my husband arrested. He has never been violent in the past, but yesterday he slapped our 4 year old hard enough to leave welts on her face. It took me completely by surprise and I called the cops immediately. I can't let anyone get away with treating my kids in such a way.

He was arrested for child abuse and now here I am without him. I've been a stay at home mom. I need to find a job so I can support my kids. I need to figure out how I'm going to get my rent together this month. I'm overwhelmed and on top of everything else I keep grieving the man that my husband used to be. I found out he didn't pass his drug test at the jail last night, which explains why his mood was so strange. But I could never trust him around my kids again, so we're done for good now. I'm just heartbroken and sick that it had to end because I truly do love him- but not enough to keep my kids at risk of his behavior.

I can't afford any counseling right now. I just need some friendly advice..

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