Wow. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. This is definitely emotional abuse and considering it's been going on for 25 years, no wonder you feel like you do.
You didn't mention what he's like about you having friends or what kind of social life you have, if you have one. I'm suspecting you don't have much of one because he controls that.
Walking away with your boys will be a long, life-building journey, but I think for the sake of your boys (and their definition about how to treat a woman) you need to do this. You can get child support and, likely, alimony. If you need help in that regard I can connect you with someone who's been through the process, and there are resources through EmpowHer that we can engage for you. Please get in touch with me through EmpowHer's messaging system.
You have done the right thing in posting here. The main reason I wrote that article was so that women just like you will know that they're not alone. You are not alone. Sadly, many women across North America are experiencing the same thing. We'd like to be the start of your resources to get you connected with the right people.
I agree with the other commenter, your boys need you. I know it's hard to be strong, right now - it was hard for me - but you need to do what's best for you and your boys, and exposure to that kind of toxic environment is not good for either you or your boys, if you hope that they have successful relationships and marriages some day.
Please keep us posted on how you are doing and get in touch with me through EmpowHer's messaging system so we can get resources rolling for you.
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Wow. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. This is definitely emotional abuse and considering it's been going on for 25 years, no wonder you feel like you do.
You didn't mention what he's like about you having friends or what kind of social life you have, if you have one. I'm suspecting you don't have much of one because he controls that.
Walking away with your boys will be a long, life-building journey, but I think for the sake of your boys (and their definition about how to treat a woman) you need to do this. You can get child support and, likely, alimony. If you need help in that regard I can connect you with someone who's been through the process, and there are resources through EmpowHer that we can engage for you. Please get in touch with me through EmpowHer's messaging system.
You have done the right thing in posting here. The main reason I wrote that article was so that women just like you will know that they're not alone. You are not alone. Sadly, many women across North America are experiencing the same thing. We'd like to be the start of your resources to get you connected with the right people.
I agree with the other commenter, your boys need you. I know it's hard to be strong, right now - it was hard for me - but you need to do what's best for you and your boys, and exposure to that kind of toxic environment is not good for either you or your boys, if you hope that they have successful relationships and marriages some day.
Please keep us posted on how you are doing and get in touch with me through EmpowHer's messaging system so we can get resources rolling for you.
August 25, 2014 - 6:17pmThis Comment
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