I had to go away and come back to this thread. It brought up some old stuff for me.
Am going to repeat what others have said. He is abusive. Am not going to tell you to get out. You said you have reasons for staying. Each of us has to find our own way and time to leave. What I will say is pleases, please, please be very careful. Most verbal and emotional abusers eventually become physical abusers. Someone mentioned Patricia Evans book. It is fantastic. Also please be very careful about couples counseling. He may take what you say in sessions as ammunition to hurt you more.
Be safe, okay?
Also, please tell your therapist that your boyfriend listened to your session. They need to know in order to help you. They also need to know because other people might be listening to sessions too.
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