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Old Nov 22, 2015, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Whoaminoone View Post
I filed for divorce from my abusive husband about 7 months ago. We were together about 10 years; married about 8 years. We have three children together (9, 5, &4).
My problem is...even though I left, and filed for divorce, I can't seem to stay away from him!! When he tells me to do something, I get so anxious of the potential consequences if I don't that I end up doing what I'm told. I spend more time at his house than at my own place because I'm so scared of upsetting him (like when he has visitation, I end up staying the weekend too and being responsible for the children while he does his own thing...but starts the intimidation act if I try to leave at any point). He ignores the fact that we are even in the middle of a divorce. If it's mentioned, he just laughs and says, "So? It's just a piece of paper. It doesn't change anything."

How do I get myself out of this situation? I'm so genuinely terrified of him that I have panic attacks just imagining his reaction to me not doing as I'm told. Filing for divorce took A LOT for me to do...but it seems pointless since all he did was laugh about it, and he still has complete control over me!
Keep reaching out. You are VERY COURAGEOUS for filing for divorce. Don't forget you are not alone. There is help out there.