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About Me
Leah1492
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About Me
I'm a single mother of two girls, ages 9 years and 9 months. I was divorced in February 2009 after almost three years of marriage to an emotionally and verbally abusive man. Unfortunately, I have to deal with him because of the baby and he still finds ways to hurt me. But I'm getting better at not caring. I'm just focusing right now on doing anything I can to make a better life for me and my children. I'm in school to get my master's in education and I'm trying like hell to rebuild the self-esteem he tried to destroy. I want to be myself again -- the woman I was before I met him -- only better.
I'm a single mother of two girls, ages 9 years and 9 months. I was divorced in February 2009 after almost three years of marriage to an emotionally and verbally abusive man. Unfortunately, I have to deal with him because of the baby and he still finds ways to hurt me. But I'm getting better at not caring. I'm just focusing right now on doing anything I can to make a better life for me and my children. I'm in school to get my master's in education and I'm trying like hell to rebuild the self-esteem
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Gardening, reading, antiques, furniture restoration.
Gardening, reading, antiques, furniture restoration.
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Congrats on getting out honey. And don't look at it as 'holding the bag & raising the baby alone'. Look at it as saving your own life - and not allowing your daughter(s) to be subject to his abuse, or learn any of his abusive behaviors.
The road to getting out isn't the easiest by any means - but you'll be so much better off for it.
Big Hugs!! Laurie
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Leah, I read your reply in How come he can move on and the same thing happened to me in my first marriage. I just wanted to send you a hug and tell you things will get better. Sadly I stayed in my second abusive marriage 18 years. Divorce was final in March. Things are getting better but learning about this abuse has been my greatest strength along with sharing my story with the other fine ladies on this forum.
Hugs to you!
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Close Physical & Emotional Abuse
I have recently divorced an emotional/verbal abuser. Not only do I seek wisdom and insight from other women who've been through the trauma of abuse, but I hope I can offer my support and advice to other women who may need someone who understands.
Treatments
- Divorce Working / Worked
- Leave Working / Worked
- I still have moments that I think, maybe I shouldn't have given up so soon, but I quickly snap back to reality. I know my abusive ex wouldn't have changed. He will continue to be a miserable excuse for a man -- cruel, hateful and selfish. I didn't want my daughters to grow up thinking that was the way a husband should behave or that they would have to put up with abuse from any man.
- Talking Somewhat Helpful
- I have great friends and family who I've been able to talk about my abuse to, but I can tell some still don't quite understand the seriousness of emotional/verbal abuse.
