This is my story of my marriage to an abuser. This post was written in real time, when my divorce was finalized in December 2014. This post reflects my thoughts at the time, as I …
To grieve and to grow (Part 9)
This is my story of my marriage to an abuser. This post was written in real time, when my estranged husband gave me an ultimatum back. In an email, in October 2013, he told me …
Marriage and Mayhem.. in limbo (Part 8)
This is my story of my marriage to an abuser. This post was written in real time, shortly after my ex husband moved out, in August of 2013. It reflects my thoughts at the time, …
Here we go again.. the fight to end the abuse. (Part 7)
This is my story of my marriage to an abuser. It was a fight to end the abuse. Warning: descriptions of violence and abuse may be triggering. For Part 1: Back to the Beginning For …
Surprise! Pregnancy and an Attempt at Reconciliation (Part 6)
This is my story of my marriage to an abuser. During my pregnancy with my 4th, we attempted a reconciliation. But my pregnancy with my 5th child was the beginning of the end. Warning: descriptions …
Change .. and hope? Infidelity and boundaries (Part 5)
This is my story of my marriage to an abuser. In this chapter, I learn about infidelity and set boundaries. But sometimes things change… For Part 1: Back to the Beginning For Part 2: For …
Going downhill.. (Part 4)
This is my story of my marriage to an abuser. Warning: descriptions of violence and abuse may be triggering. In this chapter is the first time police got involved. For Part 1: Back to the …
Moving and More.. New target (Part 3)
This is Part 3 of my story of my marriage to an abuser. Warning: descriptions of violence and abuse may be triggering. For part 1: Back to the Beginning For part 2: For Better or …
For Better or for Worse.. feeling alone. (Part 2)
For part 1: Back to the Beginning Continue on for part two of my story: I wondered many times if I should leave. I thought about where I would go, what I would take if …
Back to the Beginning (Part 1)
During my first separation in 2010, I began journalling my marriage to an abuser, and then how I left. I am reposting those journal posts — unedited, except to correct grammar and spelling, and without …
