I am crying and I can't stop. He is just all over the place. This morning, he put his arm around me as he was getting out of the car, and I thought for a split second that we would be OK. But then he got mad at ME because I have a black eye and a bruise on my jaw. Then, I had to take him his lunch because he refuses to pack a lunch. I drove all the way up there (it's not really close), in a nasty thunderstorm, and he got into the car. Things were OK for about 30 seconds. Then he saw the bruise on my jaw and yelled at me again for MAKING him hit me. Then he started yelling because I didn't bring $20 for him to get lunch and all he had was $100-dollar bills on him. I had $8 on me, so I gave him that to get some lunch. We pulled into Rally's (Checker's) drive through, and he says, "I suppose I have to feed you guys too?!?!" with a nasty attitude. I said, "No, you don't have to feed us." And, because I was so upset by him telling me he hates me the whole way to Rally's, I muttered under my breathe, "Why should you have to feed me? I'm not your wife anymore according to you." I shouldn't have said that- but I was so angry and sad and feeling so much pain in my heart. That made him really angry, and he trew the car into reverse and got out of the drive through. He started yelling at me, saying I was wasting his lunch break. UHHH??? We were at the drive through and he could have ordered some food! I told him not to leave. I swear- he makes HIMSELF miserable! So he drove back to work, got out of the car and walked inside. I was in tears and couldn't drive when I was so upset like that, so I sat in the parking lot for a few minutes. He came back out there, yelling at me, calling me a 'retard' (I hate that word!), and told me I HAD to leave. I offered to go and buy him some lunch, but he refused it, saying it's my fault that he has to be hungry for the rest of the day. But, I didn't tell him he can't get anything to eat. He made that choice! He asked when I will be moving out. I told him as soon as possible. That's when it hit me that it IS over, and there's no going back now. I sent a text message to Chris (Chris1981), and told him that I know it's over now. That was the exact minute that it occured to me that this is the real end. Why am I so brokedhearted over him? Why does it hurt so bad? Am I stupid for feeling this way about someone who hurts me physically and emotionally? I feel so stupid for believing that we would be OK just a week ago. I feel like an idiot, like everyone is thinking, "I told you so!" This is what I was so afraid of and why I didn't leave before. I was terrified of feeling this way. I didn't want to feel the heartache and pain. I feel it now, and I can't control myself. I cannot stop crying, I cannot get this off my mind, even for a moment. I just feel like I have been thrown to the side for no reason. I see no reasons for is actions. He said he wants me gone so he can live his own life. I have known for a long time that we would get divorced. I have wanted to leave everytime I found the porn, and every time he hit me. So why do I feel so sad about this? Why is this hurting so much? Why do I feel like my life is over?I feel like I will never again be loved. I don't mean friendship love, I mean true love. I know I'm young, but I feel like my life is over. Who would ever want me now? Everyone on here tells me I'm so pretty- but you guys have only seen a few pictures of me. I am not that pretty in person. Plus, my body is ruined by stretch marks from having a baby. I am overweight and flabby. I could go on, but I'm too embarrassed about the rest of it to mention it. It's nothing anyone can see, so I like to keep it a secret. Not to mention that I am now broken. I have so much emotional baggage and stress- no one will want to deal with that. I long to be perfect. I long to be loved, and to love without feeling pain. I just can't see that happening for me. I know everyone here tells me that I am a good person, and that I am beautiful, but- I don't have men looking at me at all, ever. I feel like I look like a monster- seriously. I hate who I am, and I wish I could be someone else. I wish I was beautiful and sexy enough that he wouldn't look at porn. If I was pretty, sexy, and perfect inside and out, I wouldn't be hurting right now. I would be in a happy marriage, rather than packing my things and getting ready to file for divorce. If only I had been different. If only I had been who he wanted me to be... If only.....
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Melinda, don\'t let him make you feel this way. Like I said, it will hurt for awhile, but not near as bad as the physical violence which you do NOT deserve. Not one person on this earth deserves to live this way. He is blaming you for all his problems and you are not his mother having to take care of his lunch etc. Please try a take a long breath and calm some. None of us have a barbie doll body and/or face! People are loved for who and what they are and how they treat people. Do not hate yourself. Your are a beautiful young woman with a great son. Don\'t let him make you think any different. Love and hugs, Sharon
I went throughthe same thing with my husband, he has literaly beat you down to nothing Go to the dr NOW. I really mean this and have them document the damage on your face. This is more Importent than you can even concieve roght now. Go to the emergancy room if you can not get an appt.
Melinda, your life isn\'t over! Look at this, as a new beginning to your life. Things are going to be alright sweetie. We are here for you. You are a beautiful woman, and we love you very much. Sweetie, please, go to the doctors, or even police, and get it documented, the abuse, you have physical marks that he put on you. You can use those documents in court, and you should definitely sue him for all the physical, and emotional abuse he has caused you. sweet, we\'re here for you. HUGS
That is part of their confusion that they create to keep you hooked...no person that loves another...chokes, and hits and disrespects them...don\'t let that fool you..No matter what he says and does...it will only get worse and the rollercoaster will continue. My ex husband used to get on his knees and cry and beg for forgiveness...till the next time...they are sick . Hopefully someday you will have had enough of this craziness...I am here for you, Melinda! xo Serenity55
Do you also know that Jonathan hears everything and knows what is going on?????? He is getting older and the stress from all this will make his autism worse!!! Dera God...please leave this thing that calls himself a man...You allow him to treat you the way he does...because you stay with him...I am glad you have the picture of your eye on here and also your journal entries...you will need them! I am here for you...I am not gonna say all kinds of mushy stuff to you, I\'ll leave that for the rest of your friends...I am gonna tell it like it is...called tough love!!! This is serious...no more mushy stuff..you gotta do something..and soon...do you know how long this has been going on??? How can you even stand to look at him???? I DO care...and even if you hate me and don\'t want me here...I will ALWAYS hold you close to my heart and pray for you...that you can not stop me from...xo..SErenity55..DEB
Your self esteem is soooo low....YOUR LIFE IS JUST BEGINNING!!!!! He is evil and never showed you love. Any affection was part of the plan..to keep you hooked. i know it hurts...I have been there...but I promise you..if you can get beyond this and it will take awhile..GET COUNSELING!!!!! You have needed professional help for a long time, Melinda! You will look back on this someday and shake your head wondering how in hell you stayed..I PROMISE YOU!!! AND MELINDA..JONATHAN WAS WITH YOU ALL THE WHILE THIS WAS GOING ON. HE HEARD EVERYTHING!!!!!! Oh My GOD!!!
YOU ARE NOT THE PROBLEM!!!!! NO MATTER HOW PRETTY OR SEXY YOU WOULD BE...HE HAS ALOT OF PROBLEMS...CAN\'T YOU GET THAT!!!!!!!! It isn\'t you! PLEASE GET SOME COUNSELING SO THAT A THERAPIST CAN HELP YOU SORT THIS ALL OUT..OTHERWISE THIS WIL GO ON AND ON AND ON..TILLTHERE IS NOTHING LEFT TO YOU!! xo Serenity55
Oh Sweetie, I am so sorry this is happening this way. I want you to feel relief that this chapter of your life is over and I want you to be excited about the next chapter.
I know you\'re scared and feel down on yourself -- but that\'s what abuse does to us. So just tell yourself that those feelings aren\'t the REAL MELINDA -- that\'s the abused Melinda and she ain\'t gonna take it anymore.
The real Melinda is strong enough to lift my spirits when I am feeling lost and alone. The real Melinda is going to find a way to make a beautiful life for herself -- safe and secure. And every day she will grow stronger.
The porn also shows his disrespect for women in general..to him they are just objects..coupled along with the way he treats you, doesn\'t sound like he thinks too much of women at all in any way..not just you my dear. Do not judge yourself by HIS STANDARDS..LOOK AT HIM!!! Do you really care about his opinion??? He is so f---ed up! Who is he to judge anyone??? Your thinking isn\'t straight..he has battered you emotionally for so long that you do not see things clearly..because you are living the abusive life. Do you have any girlfriends? Do you go shopping with the girls or to a movie??? Do you get your nails done or hair done?? Do you have girlfriends that come over? I already know the answers...Your world is so limited and revolves around him. Don\'t say it\'s because you have Jonathan..because many young women have kids and still have a life...you live in a very controlled, structured life. Melinda..no matter who Rob ever gets involved with...first...NO WOMAN will put up with his abuse...they will kick him to the curb..fast and second..if they do stay, he will treat them the same way. It isn\'t YOU!!! YOU on the other hand will be the besutiful person you are meant to be..AFTER you get him out of your life. You say he and Jonathan have a bond??????? How????? This boy sees and hears everything Rob does and says to you...he will grow up knowing ABUSE!!!! If and when you decide you are worth having a better life...the courts will decide visitation for him with Jonathan...I feel so bad for your son...he is a child..that depends on his mom and dad to do the right thing for him...you are a good MOM...Rob is NOT a good Dad...just because he BUYS him things doesn\'t make him a good Dad...Rob is subjecting his son to abuse...he allows his son to hear and see him abuse his Mommy!!! Jonathan WILL remember this...I hope for his sake you come to your senses soon and leave. How could your Dad and brother sit back and let this happen to you?? Do they know??? make a plan..please...and start a new life..before it\'s too late for everyone! Peace and much love Serenity55 Deb xo