One day I was happily awaiting the birth of my first baby in what I thought was a “normal marriage”, the next I was being choked at the hands of my husband and became a “victim” of domestic violence. The next 10 years of my life I battled an abusive and controlling husband until I finally “got it” and left with my children and started a new life.
It’s been four and half years since I was last touched by him, but he still tries to control me, and though I am much better at handling his “personality type” today, I am still scarred and bruised by the man who I once believed loved me. This blog is part of my therapy as I still work with the father of my children and get emotionally healthy.
I also hope that these words find their way to the hearts of women who like me, may be bruised, but have opted for a second chance at life and have saved themselves from the torment and depression of living with an abusive man.
I am sitting here weeping, my heart aching, with, ironically, the Super Bowl playing in the other room. I’m just overwhelmed with grief for you.
Thank you for sharing this and bringing me into your circle of support.
Thank you very much. Your support means a lot to me. I know. It is painful. But with time, education and the support of friends and family, I am healing.
Again, it means a lot to me that you took the time to read this and give your support. But mostly, it feels good to break the secret and hopefully end a cycle. Take care