Oh Angela, my heart aches as I read this posting by you. You are under incredible stress which leads to widespread debillitating pain which impairs your ability to think clearly. I am glad that the lady from domestic violence is coming to get you for you surely need someone on your side who will guide you and protect you and assist you.
You most certainly will be in my prayers.
Gentle hugs
Rachel
Dear Angela,
Until you have finally had enough of a bad situation, you are doomed to continue. That sounds harsh, but it is just true. You will need to cut ties and keep them severed. There are many groups that will help you.there are many more if you need them, just ask.
http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/abuse/a/aa990414.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Anon/Alateen
Sorry I did not sugar coat this, I hope this helps, you have to be determined, and unavialable to be sucked back in.
This is the very best advice I can give you, please consider it carefully and accept counseling.
Hugs,
SK
Angela,
I am so sorry to read your story and it took a lot of strength for you to have him sent to jail. How did your meeting with domestic violence go? Are they equipped to provide you with temporary housing should he be let out of jail?
I took in a girlfriend who was being abused by her alcoholic husband. In the state where I live, the county has an amazing program to help women and children in this sort of situation. I hope that the domestic violence center can help file the paperwork for your protection and offer free counseling, support, and any resources needed to help you out.
Email me anytime - unfortunately I have been through the court system in a similar situation but I may be able to share some of those experiences and offer assistance and support.
Take care,
Sunny
Hi Angela C.,
I did not realize how much my ex- husband had impacted me emotionally until I had zero contact with him for 6 months. When he re entered ( divorce proceedings) I was very nervous how he would put me on an emotional roller coaster ride. One of the things I did was look for an al - anon support group online ( I am sorry I do not remember the name of it because I stopped when he exited again) but the chat line was wonderful because everyone understood what was happening. They had very similar experiences to what you are describing in regards to legal system.