Quote From: shylittle1 I believe this woman is a control-freak. Her husband who does nothing,probably out of fear, is actually demonstrating how women feel battered. His job, no matter how scared, is to get the children and himself out of the house and out of her life. If she still doesnt get the hint and work on herself, then at least he and the kids will have moved forward towards a more peaceful surrounding. Jamie needs to be pro active now.
He did look like he had no clue how to handle his wife (would any non-professional? ) Also, if he had tried any type of intervention "at the moment" the situation would only ESCALATE. He learn to fade into the background during an episode so as not to lengthen or worsen the tantrum. But, when she is not in a rage he needs to ACT, not feel relieved or hopefull. Stress (and families are stress to moms) makes recovery harder, so my thinking is separation will protect the kids and help Michelle too.
