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Originally Posted by TishaBuv
It’s a domestic emotional/sexual abuse situation. The therapists only treat it like it is a mental health situation. I’m afraid to have to hire the lawyer and try to divorce him once again, and fear I’ll back down once again and be a laughing stock, called mentally ill, the Boy Who Cried Wolf, and not taken seriously again and refused help, if that’s possible?  I don’t trust myself because my desire to have a good life and good relationship swing to panic attack and need to escape on a daily basis. I’m exhausted. |
I'm so sorry.
I know how strong fear can be and how much fear can hold one back, trust me. I've felt that way before myself. But the only way through fear is to face it head on, work through the fear, take the bull by the horns, and follow through with a plan and a course of action.
If you are dealing with domestic emotional/sexual abuse, the only way to move forward is to get OUT. Or else you will continue to suffer, and it could very well worsen the state of your mental health over time. Very likely that it will.
So, if you wish to save your mental health and to save yourself from a worsening hell, you CAN gather the courage.
And I suggest working with your therapist on how to overcome your fears.
And this time, don't allow any room for negotiation or for a change of heart. You state it matter of factly and in a decisive manner that says this is done, this is over, this is what is happening, and there is NO changing my mind.
Hugs and strength to you.