Re: trying to survive
Oma, the people that answered your post said it best. I just want to add that I don't believe age has anything to do with the chances of you improving your quality of life, or finding a mate that is non-abusive. It happened for my Mom, who is in her 70's. She lived a very hard life for many years and is very happy now. Just a note of encouragement, don't give up and don't give in to someone else's craziness. I've found a lot of emotional support here on this website. Is there any way you can start concentrating more on you? I'm certainly no expert, I just understand the pain and wish I could help you feel better.