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I'm new to this forum. I've been reading here all night. Those of you who didnt want the divorce, how do you do it? I'm so lost. He is verbally abusive, tonight he told me most of our problems are my fault, im fat, cant take care of anyone, he hates my hair!!! etc etc etc.. i get that he doesnt love me, i dont know if he ever did. my heart says this cant be happening. i feel like im losing my mind. i seriously want to go check into a mental hospital because i dont think i can take this. have any of you done that? did it help? The fight started tonight because i found porn (again!) on his computer..lots of it and some very scary stuff too.. he swore to me he wouldnt do it anymore. But instead of talking about that he started on "everything is my fault". now he wants a divorce and says we are too far gone. ive never felt so sick and sad and in pain.

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Sophiea,

Welcome and I'm sorry you find yourself here. From the little you posted, it sounds like your husband has a pornography habit he may need professional help to quit.

In addition, he's taking the route many addicts and all abusers do... he's diverting the culpibility onto you. It's your fault he's looking at hard core porn, it's your fault he's demeaned you. You know, if only you were a better person, he'd be perfect.

If you weren't in so much pain, you might even see how ridiculous, how laughably ridiculous, his logic is.

One trick is to detach from the situation. Tap into the part of your brain that's unaffected by the hurt and fear, and use that to see what's really going on, not the smoke and mirrors your H. is putting in your way.

I'm also wondering if he was just threatening you with divorce as a preemptive measure and a punishment for finding porn on the computer. It was a highly effective diversion. Now, instead of being pissed and freaked by the porn, you're anxious and worried that he might leave you.

So, unless you have reason to believe he really plans on divorce, I'd set that aside for right now.

Before I offer any more of my near worthless advice, I'd like to know if he's ever shoved, hit you or anything.

I think you need to get some counseling on your own, and with your husband if possible. However, if he's EVER been physically abusive, you need to concider your safety. Many abusers feel threatened when their victims go to counseling. They know they are about to be exposed.

Do not check yourself into a mental hospital unless you are afraid you might kill yourself. If you are seriously considering suicide, by all means, drive yourself to the emergency room and check yourself in for three day observation.

My friend did that. Well, actually, he told the MC that he had written a suicide note and had a plan. He said it was only minutes before the men in white coats came and took him away. Really in white coats.

He said it was the first time in weeks he had slept. He stayed in for a couple of weeks.

However, this is a last recourse. Usually, just having someone to talk to, and possibly the proper kind of medication will really help.

It's not you. It's him.


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Sophiea,
Breathe...Find a quiet spot and breathe. Don't stress yourself or fret. Just meditate and breathe.

Once you find that quiet place, then reflect on your marriage to figure out what the real issues are...write them down. At this point you need to not pay attention to his jeers and insults...you have to know who and what you are first and foremost. He can only hurt you if you don't have confidence and faith in the areas he's attacking.

If at all possible, try to talk to your husband with the info on your notepad that concerns you. Not in an accusatory voice...not in a raised voice, but in a calm and nonthreatening voice. If he doesn't respond to you, then drop the discussion and don't bring it up. Then you go seek counseling right away...because there are going to be some pinned up feelings you have to let go of and you don't want to explode them out on your H. Then see if he will join you for counseling as a couple. If not, you continue seeking therapy...and counseling doesn't have to be a psychologist or psychiatrist, but can be a good friend, a church, etc...you need to confide in someone who will give you good guidance in return.

Then pray. Prayer has worked wonders for me...and I will say that I am so grateful that God has set me in a right path. I didn't want the D, but my H did, but through prayer and counseling I am able to let him go.

If you are spiritually minded, you may want to read Matthew Chapter 7 and 15...It helped me through it. Also read Psalms 25-27 (prayer of protection from your enemies)...this helps me through my D.

But before we go down the D route...salvage the marriage. Really work towards making it better. Also, I suggest reading "The 7 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman. It was a quick read and I learned (unfortunately too late) what my H's love language was (affirmation), where my love language is service. He wanted to be told he was the greatest since sliced bread EVERYDAY and I wanted him to do things around the house to help me out. So learn what love language you and your husband have. Tap into that then you can make things a lot better for yourself.

Good luck and God Bless,
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Do you have a counselor? Individual or couple? Either one would be helpful right now.

Also, if you feel you may be depressed, that could contribute to a number of things. Depression can cause weight gain or weight gain could trigger depression. Verbal abuse can trigger depression. Fear can trigger depression. Situational depression can become clinical depression. There are medications that can help with that. Talk with your doctor if you can.

If your husband is constantly or frequently looking at porn on the computer, he could have an addiction to the stuff. You might try www.sanon.org to learn more about how sexual addiction could be affecting your life. If your h is the addict, you would be the co-addict. This organization is a 12 step organization much like Al-Anon.

I have copied the S-Anon checklist from their site. It is pasted below.
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The S-Anon Checklist

1. Have you often felt hurt, ashamed or embarrassed by someone else's sexual conduct?
2. Are you afraid to upset the sexaholic for fear that he or she will leave you?
3. Have you sometimes found yourself searching for clues about someone else's sexual behavior?
4. Have you ever fantasized, obsessed or worried about someone else's sexual problems?
5. Have you ever made threats to others or promises to yourself ("If this happens again, I'll leave.") that you did not carry out?
6. Have you ever tried to control somebody else's sexual thoughts or behavior by doing things like throwing away pornography, dressing suggestively, or being sexual with them in order to keep them from being sexual with others?
7. Has your involvement with another person or their sexual behavior ever affected your relationship with your children, your co-workers or other friends or family members?
8. Have you often lied to others or made excuses to yourself about another person's sexual conduct?
9. Have you had money problems because of someone else's sexual behavior?
10. Have you engaged in sexual behavior that makes you feel uncomfortable or ashamed, or is physically dangerous, fearing that if you don't the sexaholic will leave you?
11. Have you ever felt confused and unable to separate what is true from what is not true when talking with the sexaholic?
12. Have you ever thought about or attempted suicide because of someone else's sexual behavior?
13. Have you often used sex to keep peace in the family or smooth over problems?
14. Does sex (for example, thinking about it, doing it, talking about it, worrying about it) play an all-consuming role in the relationship?
15. Have you ever felt abandoned emotionally because of your partner's use of pornography or masturbation?
16. Have you ever helped someone get out of jail or other legal trouble as a result of his or her sexual behavior, or feared that this kind of thing could happen?
17. Have you often thought that the sexaholic's behavior was caused by other people, such as friends or sexual partners? by society in general? by his/her job, religion, or birth family?
18. Have you ever suspected that anyone was inappropriately sexually interested in any of your children?
19. Do you feel alone in your problem?

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Sophiea:

{{{{{{BIG HUG}}}}}}

Sorry that you are in so much pain. I am not yet in a place where I can give you any advise, I am still in to much pain myself but, I will direct you to all the great people here who have been so supportive and kind to me.

I am sure they will be of enormous help to you if you give them a chance.

Good luck.

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