History relevant to safety.

I submitted a victim-impact statement.

Shorter than people expected.

I did not describe Afghanistan.

Did not mention the Purple Heart except to identify the event.

I wrote:

The injury affected my ability to work, sleep, train, and feel safe in ordinary spaces. The assault also forced me to confront a family pattern in which her behavior was repeatedly minimized. I am asking the court for a sentence that recognizes the seriousness of the physical attack and for a no-contact order that allows me to recover without further pressure.

That was it.