Re: Going to Court

I totally support you. It's hard when the man has those good qualities. It throws you off, and you begin to believe that it is you, not him. But in hindsight, there was so much disrespect, even before the physical abuse. It was the long term disrespect that slowly wears you away. It's insidious.

He was your big learning experience. You will always remember this as you go through life. You have to be very aware of the signs for any relationship you have like this in the future. We women tend to gravitate towards these kind of needy men, and they don't even need to be abusive either.

There is no reason to devalue another human being. There is no reason to treat another human with such disrespect. Hitting should not be allowed, ever.

It sounds like he, after all this time, he is willing to just leave you alone. Of course, you are the only one that really knows what he is capable of, or how unstable he is. I bet you a good dose of rehab will help significantly.

Good for you getting out of this in one piece.

Peace, Molly