It’s actually the second time he slaps me. But the first time I initiated it and he responded accordingly. I want to be honest and also add that I slapped him a few days ago because he was being completely insensitive and laughed at me while I poured my heart out at him telling him how I missed being held by my husband because he works 12-15 hours a day.

Right now walking away is not an option. We have two babies together and our lives are very attached. We do love each other but he has some deep wounds to heal from his childhood. We’ve been to counseling but it doesn’t seem like he takes it serious. Therapy is more than just showing up. It takes opening up and being vulnerable.