angie9

Im actually quite distrught as I want to go now My councllor wanted me to go to womans refuge as my husband has being hitting me and the verbal abuse is getting harder to take tho when Im sober he donst hit me so Im sage tonight will just get verbal. I just want to get better so I can clear my head. The rehab Im going to is the salvation Army bridge program which is a 12 week resedential course. Im going to miss my kids so much but I have to go and have all these mixed emotions going round in my head .

Anna

Hi,

I would absolutely, definitely urge you to go to a women's shelter. You don't deserve to be hit and verbally abused. Please take your counsellor's advice and look after yourself.

I'm glad you will be getting into the Salvation Army's program.

angie9

thanks Anna any ounce of dignity confidance I have is gone I feel dead inside. My councllor is going to try and get me in sooner . I dont know what Im suppose to feel act even .

Dee74

Ang
no one has the right to abuse you in any way - verbal or physical.

I think Anna is right. I know it would be tough but you should really consider the womens shelter.

I'm really sorry that all this is happening to you at once.
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Anna

Angie,

This is my feeling - Get yourself safe, first. In my opinion, that should be your immediate concern.

Then, deal with the rehab program.

prettypoison

I'm going to put my two cents in here. I too was in an abusive relationship years ago when my children were young. You feel trapped and confused. Even when you decide you want out, you have your kids to think about. Some of the shelters here allow you to bring your children as well and stay for up to six weeks, please check into that. Please free yourself of abuse, no one deserves that. It is a very confusing, scary and stressful time. Just by getting out of a destructive relationship you will be the road to regaining your self-esteem (dignity). Getting to safety is priority. Please take care. I wish you and your kids well.

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