Hello Barb.

22 years is a very long time to be in an abusive relationship. Have
you been cognizant of the abuse for that time, or was it something
that suddenly hit you at some point, or that you gradually came to
realize was occurring?

It sounds like you've made the decision to leave? Do you have any
specific fears associated with leaving--i.e., do you believe that he
will become violent or will negatively manipulate your relationships
with your children or others?


--- In emotionalabuse@yahoogroups.com, "Barb" <bfmercurio@y...> wrote:
> I have a husband of 22 years who has been abusing me emotionally
for
> most of that time. I need to hear from people in the same boat so I
> can find out how to deal with things and know that I am not alone.
We
> were going to divorce but stayed together for our two girls, now
ages
> 19 ans 16. I would love advise and support and direction on how to
> get out of this situation Thank you...........Barbara