My self esteem has taken a beating lately and that’s why I feel so weakened. My last job did me no favors in this regard - I got beaten up by my CEO for not having enough confidence. Then I got sick and had to take medical leave from a new job. My husband tells me what man would deal with my problems. As though I’m a leper.

I’m not feeling great and my husband decided to verbally attack me yesterday, cutting me down further.

And today, this morning, I’m like - I don’t deserve any of this. I don’t need to be his punching bag simply because he’s missing his deceased father.

This morning I bought flowers and my husband had to criticize my choice because a few are broken or dead.

If he doesn’t shape up I’m going to want to leave again. But I don’t feel safe or supported in couples therapy so that’s a joke.

Argh.