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Domestic violence

octoberrust
octoberrust

I posted about forgiveness just now, but I’m also wondering how people handle domestic violence. These are two separate topics that don’t connect incidentwise but I’m dealing with this as well. 

Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
If they go to AA meetings then they handle it through the 12 steps but some need more then that. they need counseling outside of AA. and I have seen many who used both at the same time.

I remember when I was in outpatient treatment, there was a woman in my group who was there for alcoholism and she was in an abusive relationship with her husband who was a very respected doctor. I think I was the only person who knew this doctors name at the time, and I respected her wishes to not harm his reputation but there are many spouses who have husbands that have two personalities....a kind, professional persona...and the one they change into at home when they beat up on the wife for not having dinner ready, or for something similar. It doesn't take much. so they are afraid to say anything through fear of not being believed.

My ex wife's father was like that. and despite the pleas of family and friends, she allowed the abuse to continue for 25 more years before she divorced him and they call that "the battered wife syndrome".

Domestic violence is a very real and terrifying thing and there is usually no easy way out.

God Bless
nomo
nomo
It is good to hear from you! Everyone on this site is very diplomatic, which is how it is suppose to be, but I am going to be very blunt. You are young, pretty, and motivated to stay sober. If it is your boyfriend that is doing the domestic violence, LEAVE him! Don't waste any more time. Once they hit, they will continue. If it is someone else, also get them out of your life.
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