I did it- I left him.  And, he still doesn't understand why.  I caught him looking at porn again, this time while I was lying on the couch right there- just 8 feet away.  It hurts me so deeply, and all he can do is call me a whore and a stupid slut.  He told me to leave, so I did.  He threw his ring at me, yelled at me and said he didn't want me.  Then, he starts hugging me, telling me that he DOES want me.  So, obviously I'm crying still.  But, as he's holding me, I realized that this is just part of that cycle, and that in a few weeks he'll slip up again and I'll catch him once more.  It's been this way for 6 long, heartbreaking and torturous years.  So, I got Jonathan dressed, and I left.  Then I was stupid and I called him.  He tells me he's hungry and I left and took the car, so he can't get something to eat.  So, I guess I'm not a 'worthless whore' like he said I was- after all, I do everything for him, and now that I'm gone he doesn't know what to do.  So, this is the end of the road for Rob and I.  How can I go back to that???  He never cared about my feelings- it was always what he wanted, when he wanted it.  I had a fever of 101º last night, and my whole body ached.  I had sex with him just to please him, even though I was sick.  I have always done all that I can just to make him happy.  But it was never good enough.  He still chose porn over me, and he STILL called me names and hit me.  It doesn't matter what I do, he will never care or respect my feelings.  At least I figured it out while I'm still young.  I can move on, and I will heal- eventually.  This is the beginning of a new me!  I'm going to lose this weight, get a job and go back to school.  I'm going to raise my son in a home without violence and yelling.  A home where there is love, and not lust for porn.  I have to do this for him.  I will be telling the judge when it comes to a custody battle that he is addicted to pornography and refused to get help.  (IF it does- I don't think Rob really cares about Jonathan at all.)  And I will tell him about how Jonathan saw him doing it, about how he did right in front of him, and how Jonathan found the magazines.  I will push for only supervised visitations, I can't take chances on him seeing any more of that disgusting porn.What's funny is that he calls ME a slut and a whore, yet he's the one looking at pictures of teenage girls who have sex on camera for money.  Perhaps he doesn't know what those words mean???  If I were a slut and a whore, maybe then he'd want me instead???Well, I'm still sick, so I'm going to bed.  I have a beautiful 4-year-old to cuddle with!

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good for u u are so strong to have done that
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I admire your ability to make the decision to move out for your sake as well as your son\'s. Hopefully it will make your husband get the help he needs. From what I\'ve read you have nothing to be ashamed of or regretful about. You\'ve endured more than many would have. I don\'t know much about abuse or porn addiciton but i do know something about trying to understand your spouse. For what it\'s worth, in my case, the world started making a lot more sense and my sanity and wellbeing were made much better when I quit trying to understand my Ex and focused on understanding myself and doing what I could to improve my situation.

You\'re a good wife, loving mother, and an amazing perosn. All the best to you during this time. 2008 could very well be your postive year of change. :)

Abe
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Good for you and just in time for a new year and a brand new start at life for you and you sweet boy.
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good for you. I am glad you have had the courage to leave. There may be long days ahead of you, but the only way to make a better life for you and your son is away from him. Stay strong!
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Melinda, I am so proud of your strength and resolve. This is the beginning of a new chapter in your life!! All I ask is if you are someplace safe? You never know how people will react when they are faced with a harsh reality like this and I don\'t want you to be in danger. Keep us posted and hug that little angel of your from all of us! Love - Wish
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i can\'t even begin to tell you how proud i am. here for you alwayz. love ya OSM!
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Oh god melinda !!!! I am without words !!!! I am so very glad that you feel strong enough to leave him. I backed away because I knew you just needed room and I did not want to pushyou into something you were not ready for but You have never been out of my mind or out of my heart. Write me if you need me. Hugs and love !
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Sooooo proud of you! It will get easier..I promise..Just remind yourself that going back to that life would only put you right back where you dont want to be...and then you would just have to leave all over again...
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girl i am so proud of you and it is gonna be hard at first but in the end you will be happier and so will jon have a great new years girl and give that cutie a hug for me