He got the papers today,I have been nervous of what he might do but nothing so far.I am so happy to be here finally.This has been such a long road for me to get to this place.You wouldn't believe it was me that actually filed for the divorce, but I did.I am proud of myself, because he has controlled me for so long that I haven't really made any major decisions really, probably since I married him 25 years ago.He loves to make all decisions and be in control of every thing.This has been so huge for me to do,because it is going against what he wants .I have made a decision and have stuck with it without his consent! So I am looking forward to having a life that I am in control of and not him.Not having him control where I go, who I am with.How much money I spend.Tell me what a bad wife, Mother,everything I am.Not hearing him tell me to shut up all the time,and tell me how stupid I am.Not hearing him belittle me all the time to everyone and in front of my children.Gosh as I type this, so much is coming to mind and I am feeling so much better at the thought of a life of freedom from all the mental abuse that I have lived with for so long. Thanks friends for all the support I do believe that I would never have gotten the courage without all of your inspiration and your support while going through the process of making the decision to do this .I know I am going to need you guys much more but this feels so good right now just to be in this place.