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Message 8 of 33

I was in an abusive marriage for 35 years. Had 3 children and was afraid to leave, afraid I wouldn't be able to support them. I had no family support, couldn't tell them anything. It was different back then. Maybe I would have been braver now.

Those days are gone. I became a widow 12 years ago. From day 1 I was relieved of my burden. So many friends and all my in-laws were there for me. I actually talk a lot now. I am happy to be me. One of my friends gave me nickname of giggles if that tells you anything. I have promised myself that if a man cannot treat me with respect in every way I will not be his friend. I am passionate about so many things, life is good.

posted by Babs43

You almost typed my life story, but my son blames me for not leaving sooner. I haven't seen him in three years and he only lives 6 hours away. I'm a widow now too sort of and divorced from second; trust level is gone. Hope you are doing well and best of luck. Vicki

posted by worrystone
over 2 years ago

Zero trust.

that's pretty much the way it needs to be.

all to often the younger women get involved with a man again..............all too soon.
AND they don't wait long enough to marry the guy.

posted by laffinman
over 2 years ago

my second husband was an abuser and I never left until one morning he woke up and said he hated me and to leave then he got a sledge Hammer and ran me down to kill me i ran I was not as heavy as I am now i ran and jumped our 6' fence.and he was houting and screaming as i ran to our coner store where i called our pastor I had no money no where to stay my pastor sent a taxi for me and i was put in a christian woman shelter i worked and saved my money and I came to Florida where I worked and i met 3 rd husband he is 76 yrs old and a very good and kind gentleman he and his brother gone fishing and I can brethe and live and be happy and i have a big new loving family i visited them in Cleveland Tenn. october for 2 weeks and i visited my mom for 2 weeks too she lives in Maryland when iwas married to my abusive husband I could even talk to my mom.I speak to my mom and my grown kids every day.so if you have to leave do it there is women shelters out there to help I was helped and you can be too.I hope you leave before you get hurt.