Quote From: lonely3My husband keeps saying the same things to me. He calls me names. We aggreed that I would stay home and watch our kids but now he says I do nothing all day but lay around the house. That is totally false. He says I am like certain members of my family. He compares me to them. He even belittles me in front of our friends, his friends, and our children. I have one good friend that I talk to and she agrees that it isnt right what he does. He says that I am crazy and need to be on medication. He is the one that has the problem. He drinks to the point that he gets sick. I am told that I am the reason that we are where we are today. I have thought about leaving him and doing it on my own but my children need their father. HE has hit me, told me he would kill me and yet I stay. I told him I wanted a divorce He told me I was free to go but the kids were to stay with him. I told him no. I feel trapped and depressed. I am not the person that I was 12 yrs ago. I have been made to feel worthless. My family and friends have told me to leave him. I want to but am afraid that if i did I dont know what he might do. I do believe I am crazy because I have stayed in this relationship for so long. He tells people that we haven't had sex. I dont want to do it with a guy that calls me a fat lazy slob and smells like alcohol. He Thinks that I should do it no matter what he calls me or says. He calls me a liar even when I tell him things he has done or said. . He tries to get close and I push him away because quite frankly he disqusts me. He has told me that if he didnt get it at home he would go elsewhere. I told him go. but when you find that someone dont come home. When we were first married he cheated on my on more than one occasion. I believed the lies he told me because I was young and nieve. I should have left him our first year of marriage but I was young and he said the right things. I also would not have had my beautiful children I know I am not making much sense. SOrry to be ranting. I think he might be cheating on me but I dont have proof. At this point, I dont care. I hope he finds someone so he will leave me alone.
After our 2nd was born he told me that he did not love me and the only reason that he stays with me is because he did not want to pay child support. I feel the same way now. I do not love him either. I have thought about seeing a lawyer but I fear that If I did that he would either do something to me or take one of my children and leave the state. I moved closer to my family so I may be able to leave him but that would mean i have to admit failure. I was raised by a single mom and I am afraid of being one. Even though there have been times in this marriage that I have felt as such. I hope I am making sense.
Hi Lonely3. I'm sorry to hear about how your husband treats you. His putting you down is just part of the whole abusive picture. If his descriptions of you are false, then try to attribute it to him--it's NOT you. I've noticed many similar stories here, about men who tell their wives "It's OK for you to stay home with the kids; they need you" and then they use it against them later, saying they're lazy, they do nothing all day, they should get to work, etc. It's so frustrating to me that so many men do this.
I'll bet he does want you on medication--something that will make you shut up, right? You don't sound crazy to me. Don't let him coerce you into medication you don't need.
The courts should see through his threats to keep the kids. He can't just do that because he says so. I have to disagree on staying because the "children need their father." They might benefit from a relationship with him, but living with him is bad for you and for them. Did you grow up in an abusive household? I did, and some of the others here have. It's so scary. It can ruin your self esteem, even if the other parent tries to un-do the damage. I'm not trying to make you feel guilty. You have enough to worry about. I'm just saying that I don't think you're doing them a favor by staying with him. He can still see them, if you decide to divorce. Sorry, I don't mean to be pushy. I know it takes time to work through all this.
Who would want to have sex with a man like that? Yuk! I would be disgusted, too. You have every right to refuse sex with him. He's threatened to kill you. Who can enjoy sex with someone like that? It would be more like rape, wouldn't it?
I encourage you to see a lawyer. You will feel better, knowing your options. It doesn't mean you have to do anything. A long time ago, I went to a lawyer who told me that I shouldn't get a divorce; my kids were very young and he told me that I should stay married. If you get one of those guys, go find another one to talk to. Many offer a free consultation. Some charge. I'd go see a few. Have a list of questions ready because the time goes quickly. Your husband doesn't need to know you're seeing a lawyer. You can make the appointment and go. Do you have someone to watch the kids when you go to the appointment? Is your husband gone at work during the day, or hanging around home? Do you have a family member to help out? Whatever papers the lawyer gives you, you can have the relative hold onto. If you start filling out forms, you might want to do that at your relative's house. You could use their address, too, if you trust them. If not, maybe you can get a PO box--but don't list your home address. They may send renewal notices to your house and he will see them.
I don't think your leaving could be called a failure. You married someone who isn't husband material. You've seen that it isn't going to work with him and you are moving toward a better life for yourself and your kids. People shouldn't judge you for that. If they do, they are thinking of themselves.
Are there any support groups for you to go to? You might want to go a few times if possible. It might help to have people to talk to. There are lots of people here to talk to, too.
You're making sense. You sound rational, not crazy.
Take care,
Figuritout