Sherri, I also wanted to respond to your boss being good to you. I experienced work related issues, and I think that work issues would be beneficial to anyone who is reading. I was faced for the first time in my 20 year career of losing 3 jobs in this relationship. I finally took the advice of a domestic violence councelor and became upfront with 2 of my employers, one whom was very supportive, but I still remained in the relationship, the second hid it and didn't want to deal with it.
BUT, by then I was stronger and my heart was filled with support the first one gave. I still left in inappropriate ways, but, I am not the same person.
ONE employers support, gave me the strength to be honest with the next and has now made me an advocate to employee and personal issues. For the first time in my life I had basically lost 3 jobs in 7 months and almost a license.
I actually had gone to work one time with one heck of a black eye and only 3 people questioned me, of course,me being the master of lies there were no further questions.
You have been brave to ask assistance from your employer to help with your schedule, thank you for sharing your story, stay strong! coleen