Seeking gentle support after recognising abuse and coercive control

[Becksta1]

Hello. I posted on here last July and the previous post can be seen following this link.
It was kindly suggested to me to consider doing another post to maybe get further support. I’m not sure where I’m at emotionally and truly what I want. It’s a process I guess and I think it will be a long tough one 😞
I can’t really say what I need but I’ve spoken to Women’s Aid who have said there’s sexual abuse, financial abuse and coercive control in my relationship of 24 years. Any support, gentle advice, or a virtual shoulder to lean on is much appreciated.

www.mumsnet.com/talk/relationships/5370025-husband-wont-let-me-do-the-food-shop?utm_campaign=thread&utm_medium=share

I'm glad you felt able to come back to this thread @Becksta1.

The only person in your house who should feel ashamed is him.

You have done nothing to be ashamed of.

There is shame in being a criminal.

There is no shame in having a crime committed against you.

OP my abusive husband started touching me in the night against my knowledge the first time being when I had been prescribed a sleeping tablet.

It is so horrible the slow dawning of how bad things are. Sending support.

My heart goes out to you @Becksta1. I’ve just gone through all your posts on both threads and am sending you love and strength. You are so brave to share your story, and so strong to have survived everything you have been though. I really hope you are able to get away from this man who has been abusing you for so long and so glad you have a lovely friend who can help you.