[Soulsisters]

Hi,

I am recently divorced. I left my verbally abusive husband about a year ago. It was the most difficult thing that I have ever done. I was always afraid, I always blamed myself, I always was on eggshells. I have come a long way towards healing, but I still have a very long way to go.

The part that is the biggest struggle for me at this time, is my children. My x worked from the home when I left, so I couldn't go back there. My kids are 17 and 15 and refused to leave their home. I was a huge mess when I left and could not think clearly for about 4 months. I tried to get the kids to come and be with me whenever they would, but they are angry.

My x managed to turn an entire community against me as well as my children during those few months. Now my 17 year old will not speak one word to me and my 15 year old will only see me for 15 minutes at a time.

I escaped the abuse, I have a chance at life again, but I have lost my kids,my community, and my home.

It is a long journey.

[ThisWayOut]

that sounds very difficult. I'm glad you got away from him though. I hope you can get your kids back in your life. I'm so sorry you are going through all this (hugs)

[BLUEDOVE]

Yeah,I know how you feel. My 4 kids,in effect,
killed me off--I simply do not exist anymore.
I have been in perpetual grieving for years+years.
It doesn't enter the child's head, that the parent they
are with would lie.
God Bless,
BLUEDOVE