"It's the saddest thing..."

I volunteer at a women's shelter. I can't say much about it, especially online, but something hit me today while I was there. I was holding a baby boy whose mother had just arrived that day and he was the cutest thing. When I handed him over to his mother he was so happy and, not knowing it hurts, grabbed for her hair. We laughed about it for a second before his mother said to me, "you know, it's the saddest thing when your husband hits you and your baby son reaches out to try to stop him." Wow. It hit me that I've never had to go through that pain. God has blessed me with an amazing life. I have a family that loves me and supports me. But what if I was in that woman's shoes? I don't think I can answer that, so I won't. I'm just overwhelmed with thankfulness that God spared me from that situation. I'll keep it short, because that woman's statement says everything I need to say here.