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Is this abuse? Can't stand it anymore.

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mrsjackrussell · 27/05/2019 20:11

Iv been disabled for around 6 years and gradually getting worse think similar to MS life limiting illness but I cop well.

My dh the last few years has gotten miserable irritable and angry with me.

He gets in these moods where he rants at me so much I end up crying and frustrated. He backs me into a corner with his arguments. It happens every couple of weeks and he's just horrible.
I'm ashamed to say that I get so frustrated I end up hurting myself.
We've been seeing a councilor but it hasn't gotten much better now all of my feelings for him have gone as I feel it's gone to far.

He's got a lot of issues from his childhood and says he loves me and can't live without me etc but surely if you loved someone you wouldn't treat them like this.
Iv been honest and told him now how I feel and that my feelings have changed but I can't leave as I haven't got anywhere to go and neither has he.

Iv told him I just need to be left alone for now and with the councillors help we've agreed some boundaries.

Tonight he's started crying and says iv changed towards him and he can't lose me etc. He's insinuated suicide and I feel so guilty but angry. The crying just doesn't seem real to me. I'm not really sure what I'm asking you all but where do I go from here?

Oh and he's a functioning alcoholic too and has been for years. I'm not even sure how much he drinks.

To top it all off I mentioned this to my health care team and they've referred me to safeguarding so I'm really worried about that.

OP posts:
mrsjackrussell · 05/06/2019 17:56

Thankyou all for your wise words.
As I said before my eyes are now open and I feel much stronger thanks to your advice.

I'm sitting tight for now and not letting my guard down.

I'm not strong enough to go through that again and ask him to leave again yet.

He thinks I'm giving him another chance because he bullied me into it but I'm biding my time.

It's peaceful at the moment and iv started going to a Buddhist centre. It's giving me strength.

He's just keeping his distance too so that's good.

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TheRedBarrows · 05/06/2019 20:57

All strength to you, MrsJR.

Crocodiles bide their time. They hide under the bank and wait Day after day, observing the daily habits of their prey, waiting til the time is right.

I have faith in you.

I know these threads sometimes end up with an OP newly assessing her position and being harangued to LTB right now. I really don’t post to harangue you. You will act strongest when you act at the time you will be most effective.

It’s good he is keeping his distance: well done.

mrsjackrussell · 05/06/2019 22:18

@TheRedBarrows

That's exactly how I feel. Thankyou for your wise words and time to post. Thanks

This thread has helped me no end to see what's going on and when you're in the thick of it is is difficult to see as others can. I need to think of and protect myself and the stress recently has definitely made my illness worse which is why I'm stepping back for now.

Im not letting my guard down.

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