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Originally Posted by karmasrose
Why are you advising someone to do something that you won't?
Ok, valid question.

There is a huge difference between my and cosmicblu�s situation. She is in a physically abusive relationship and thus she and her children are in physical danger. Her husband has been verbally abusive� with loud, angry outbursts. Her husband is also a person who is functional. Her husband is also is functional in life. If he leaves he is not on the street from day 1.

All of that makes my situation a bit harder to handle because the situation is a lot easier to ignore. It�s not in-my-face so to speak. And like cosmicblu says, it�s a lot easier to see things in another person�s situation. The way I put it is that it�s easier to run someone else�s life than our own.

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Originally Posted by cosmicblu
I have not yet read this other post that is being talked about, and I thank everyone for their kind words and advice! But in some sort of defense, I have also had a good friend recently that was in a sort of similar situation as mine and would also advise her to do the same thing thats been so hard for me to do all of these years. Perhaps its just easier for Gabby to root for the courage for another person she wishes she has but possibly has not found yet? If im understanding that situation correctly I can certainly understand both side of it. So I will not judge the validity of a persons advice based on what they are afraid or not afraid to do in their own situation.

But also concerning mine, the holdiay weekend has actually brought some hope. He has finally admitted therapy would do some good. He cried and cried during our conversations this weekend as I reminded him of some of the things he has put me through, some smaller things that he didnt even remember. And he was saying how terrible he feels and he sounds like a monster and he almost wants to push me away from him hearing those things because I certainly dont deserve any of it. He recognizes the therapy will be helping him to get better while helping me recover from the impact these things have had on me, so yes he is finally not blaming me. but I also told him I no longer love him like I once did because of these things and I cant and do not forgive him right now and I have a lot of resentment. I told him I dont want to just throw away all the years of building this wonderful family that we have made so I will start going with him to see if I can learn how or am even ready to forgive and maybe after that can learn how to love him again. But I cant promise it will work, honestly in my gut i feel it is too late. but I will give it this one last try for our family since he is making progress. but even if it doesnt work for me and I leave him he still needs to continue with help to get better for himself and to be the best he can be for our children. He understood all of these things and agreed with them. So i guess time will tell. I have contacted hotlines and talked and talked lol. And I have a few things in place for myself as far as an exit plan. Thank you again for every ones kind words and advice smile

Even though things seem ok to you at the moment. Please contact an organization in your area that helps abused spouses. An exit plan is still necessary even if right now he�s being non-violent. You might never use the plan, but having it will make you stronger.

Also, these organizations often provide free or inexpensive counseling, group sessions, etc.. both for the abused spouse and for the abuser.

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Are you familiar with the Abuse Cycle?
It is documented many times. An example is:
http://www.drirene.com/cyclesof.htm


The Tension-Building Stage
The Abuse Stage
The Remorse Stage


I think you are in the Remorse Stage: Once the blows are delivered, the abuser is calmed. Having blown off steam and regaining composure, the abusive person is full of apologies and promises never to do "it" again - if the partner distances. The more distanced the victim, the more intensely the abuser pursues...and pursues...and pursues. The abuser can be so charming and complimentary, the codependent victim's heart breaks. There is a compelling need to believe their abuser's promises and pleas and take them back. The more codependent and insecure the partner, the more vulnerable they are to the partner's attentive remorse. Abusers during this phase are wonderful! A "normal" person is unlikely to be so compelling and persistent in winning over their partner's love - because they have no reason to be.

The reason people are telling you to go to a Women's Shelter for support is that you are caught in this cycle and don't know it where it is completely obvious to the outside observer.
Just because you go to a Shelter for advice doesn't mean you are moving out.


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