
Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
i stayed because i was scared to leave...
i think he never would have left because he had me right where he wanted me and his life was very comfortable...
He was a "functioning alcoholic", did 2 - 3 twelve packs a day
He was mean and verbally and physically abusive when drinking hard liquor
He had 4 affairs in our marriage
He never held a job for very long
He blew money without worrying about paying bills first.
I stayed because:
1. I believed my wedding vows
2. I thought I could change him lol NOT
3. I thought it was best for my 2 sons to have a whole family....umm..Not
4. I had a lot of medical illnesses and am BiPolar so even though I was the one with the College Degrees and the breadwinner in our family, he had a way of making me think I couldn't do it on my own without him.
Turned out I handled it just fine, love living by myself, he couldn't handle it though and was with another woman in the 4th month of our separation when we were supposed to be working on our issues to maybe get back together. I was over it at that point and wished him well as he became his 300 lb. redneck, white trash wife's 4th husband. They're currently working on their issues and things aren't looking good, lol, she finally figured out it really wasn't my fault he's a drunk! Go Figure.
I fully believe in Karma!