I am also a victim of abuse, starting as young as age 3 (sexual abuse), as well as verbal and physical abuse throughout my life. I've chosen two abusive husbands, one of which I'm still married to. I can't believe history has repeated itself with me, but after learning more about abuse & patterns, I understand some of the reasons why now. I attend a support group twice a month & I see how my low self-esteem, as well as other emotional problems, have caused me to make bad choices. My first husband was a policeman who physically abused me (holding gun to my head, choking me, etc) until I finally found the strength & courage to divorce him. My present husband has a rageful temper & is very verbally abusive. I've left him before but we are now in marriage counseling now. He's a wonderful and loving man...when he's not rageful. I feel like I should divorce him but we've been married 17 years & I love him very much. His good times outweigh the bad ones. I would have a hard time financially if I moved out. I am only able to work part-time because of RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) but my family are very supportive & would help out financially.
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I am also a victim of abuse, starting as young as age 3 (sexual abuse), as well as verbal and physical abuse throughout my life. I've chosen two abusive husbands, one of which I'm still married to. I can't believe history has repeated itself with me, but after learning more about abuse & patterns, I understand some of the reasons why now. I attend a support group twice a month & I see how my low self-esteem, as well as other emotional problems, have caused me to make bad choices. My first husband was a policeman who physically abused me (holding gun to my head, choking me, etc) until I finally found the strength & courage to divorce him. My present husband has a rageful temper & is very verbally abusive. I've left him before but we are now in marriage counseling now. He's a wonderful and loving man...when he's not rageful. I feel like I should divorce him but we've been married 17 years & I love him very much. His good times outweigh the bad ones. I would have a hard time financially if I moved out. I am only able to work part-time because of RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) but my family are very supportive & would help out financially.
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