Originally Posted by
nodaybut2day 
This is a great classic reading sticky that helped me process my guilt about leaving, even though my XAH was abusive, delusional and all around not a great person. Sure, he was remorseful, when he thought it could sway me, and yes, he pleaded. I just focused on my little girl, imagined her growing up to marry a man like him, and it kept me from caving.
THANKYOU! That was an awesome article. I especially can relate to the "it could be much worse". My AH would tell me well least I'm not on drugs and I don't hit you.