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Peapod · 61-69, F
Yes, and I did exactly that. I ended a 20 year abusive marriage the moment he harmed me physically. He had smashed a hardcover book into my face and bloodied and broke my nose. I looked at him and told him to pack his things and leave or I would call the police. He left without fanfare and I later filed for divorce.
He had been emotionally and verbally abusive for years before that happened and I lacked the conviction to end things. The physical assault gave me complete clarity.
He had been emotionally and verbally abusive for years before that happened and I lacked the conviction to end things. The physical assault gave me complete clarity.
Peapod · 61-69, F
@Zonuss In a weird way, it is the best thing that ever happened to me since I knew I was hanging in there with a man that sucked the life out of me. I was so chronically depressed being with him.
Fast forward to the man I am married to today and I can only say that there are really good men out there. I feel very lucky to have another chance at life with someone I love.
Fast forward to the man I am married to today and I can only say that there are really good men out there. I feel very lucky to have another chance at life with someone I love.
Peapod · 61-69, F
@Zonuss It was awful and I really didn't have much support from my family either who often witnessed him chucking objects at me when he got frustrated. It took me years later to realized how wrong [i]that[/i] was and how dysfunctional [i]they[/i] were. It was no wonder I had so little in me to know a good man from one that was not so good.
I truly feel sorry for those that hang in there until one or the other passes on. I cannot imagine growing old with such an existence. 🥺
I truly feel sorry for those that hang in there until one or the other passes on. I cannot imagine growing old with such an existence. 🥺