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Sep 27, 2007, 06:42 AM
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Why cant i leave my boyfriend who has emotionally abused me for yrs? Some physical abuse too but mainly emotional.
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Sep 27, 2007, 07:48 AM
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((((((((((((( hugs ))))))))))))))
 
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Sep 27, 2007, 12:04 PM
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You don't know yourself well enough to know you will do fine on your own and be able to find someone else to share your life with rather than have to hide.
Can you get a therapist or join a group activity with other women who can support you? You certainly deserve better! (((Mayshan)))
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Sep 28, 2007, 08:06 AM
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My Mom had a boyfriend who was emotional abusive, and he ended up being her husband, and our father. There are three uf us dealing with the emotional abuse that he dished out over the years. We all have problems because of it. Does that help you with your decisions any? He is 78 and she is 75. They are thin and unhealthy and angry and still fighting. It was a miserable, unhappy time, and we still can't go to their house and stay very long because they pass out verbal abuse like candy.
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Oct 01, 2007, 03:43 AM
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When I decided to separate from and then divorce my ex-husband who physically, mentally and emotionally abused me, I was extremely traumatized because I loved him with all my heart despite what he did to me. To this day, I don't know what gave me the strength to leave him. Somebody said to me at the time that when my head meets with my heart, I'llknow what to do and be able to do it. I think that is just what happened to me.
I wish you much strength in finding what you should do in your heart and knowing it in your head.
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Oct 01, 2007, 12:23 PM
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It has taken me 20 years of marriage and 2 years of therapy to be able to leave my husband. He is moving out later this month and we have started on the divorce process. Two books I found helpful:
The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans No Visible Wounds: Identifying Non-physical Abuse of Women by their Men by Mary Susan These books may help give you insights into why you are still in the abusive relationship. Good luck. You deserve a happy life. A good therapist can really help. 
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Oct 01, 2007, 01:42 PM
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Bravo, Sunrise!!!
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