Originally Posted by wanttobehealthy

Several friends asked if things were okay (I've kept up the "we're a happy family" lie in public to protect his image mostly and I told 2 close friends the truth last night-- not detailed but that we were separated, going to divorce and that he's an abusive alcoholic. I felt strengthened by letting down the lie and facade and feel so much better today than I have recently. Maybe for as bad as Thurs night was, I needed it to happen to push me fwd a bit more... Who knows.