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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 that was and how dysfunctional they 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. 🥺