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Subject: what can i do ???


Author:
mary (no how to say no...???)
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Date Posted: 12:59:58 01/04/08 Fri

hello....
i have this problem, for several years now , shame on me,
i really feel , funny on this situation..
before i could not explain it at all , i had no words for it,
i mooved in an other, country, where i spoke not a single word, to be with , my boyfriend, which i thought, was a nice guy......i was 19 he 28 , i had just finished school, only lived at my parents house till then , i had a few flirts, but not much experience, either, on relationships , first time i had to take care of my self, and i thouhght, i could have some fun doing it.
i m into what i , think now an abuse relationship,
but only last year ,where , for the first time i had some time for my self, and that , with the usual arguments, could i understand calmly my situation.
for long time , i ve been in stress, in distress, for long time , i thought , he made me feel like i was crazy, he would curse me, i would go mad , really mad, i would not be able to calm down into my self, i would cry , i would be in despair, i could not talk to anyone for i thought no one would believe me , my parents have had no idea what i was going thrue , i felt i could not approach people any more,
i felt ashamed for what i had to undergo , he pretended all the time he knew me, and my motives, that, i was the one causing the problems, and he had nothing to do with it,
if he would see me brake something to just, calm down where normally i would not do such thigns, and , i thought at least it could be an out let, to , some recycling glass,
he would get even angry , and attack me for it, telling me that i was looking for trouble,and he would turn violent against me , because i thought i could release, something to useless glass,
for , i did not want to , turn it against people , neither , verbally or in any other way, then he said, that anyone who turn his anger on things , could turn it also on people,......and so on............
And all that while i had very difficult life with him i could not understand a thing, i was taking much stress from his depbts , his moody behaviour, his angry mood, that would be swifting , all the time, from one thing to the other, and god new when, he would talk to me ,or resent me abandon me, refuse me completely , pretend i was not there,
his dissapointments from life , from him self, then it all suddenly would turn against me , for i was the one taking the joy out of his life, while , we were sleeping , on a matress on the floor, while i would buy food for him and lend him money which i never was getting back, but i was giving it to him anyway, hoping all the time, that, maybe he would understand, that i was not not that dirty , stinky , angly whore, or the piece of shit, he was calling me,
that stupid bitch, the damm whore, or the pathetic, person he called me for years, he would wake up , no matter what in bad mood and in agression and he would curse the world and everything, and , i was just sitting in a corner, thinking that anything i would say, to him , after having done that a few times, asking him why do you speak like that , or what is the matter, and any moment he would put words in my mouth i never said, or would refrase my sentences , to make them mean something totally diferent than what i meant and what i said, and when i said to him look , there is a meaning behind words, and you should try to find it, then he even used that against me , to , let it seem that i was implying things, which , i was talking about meaning, and, not his word mixing.
when i would call my mom being very happy to hear her and excited, he would make remarks, that i was purposely annoying him, if i would write on the keypord i would annoy him,
if i would tell him i was exchited and happy about something i would annoy him, i felt unhappy and dippressed, i was crying, because i was nothing but an obstacle to him, bad news, a trouble maker, or an unworthy person, not original,
very predictable, anything i would do , in the house, was i doing it purposly against him , i did not let him relax,
we would not do much togeather, for , what i was saying was not good enough, he was not the kind of guy , to go out, but only with me he did not have fun , and he would tell that on my face, he would hurt me with every answer i would get,
when i would say , that i tried , the best i could , and i did not understand why he neglected me, he would say , that it was all my fault, that i ,was doing nothing for our life,
while i was working in shit jobs at least to offer something, going shopping , cleaning up , cooking most of the times a fresh meal at home, but he pretended all the time i was doing nothing , i did not care, enough, that i did not care, 5 years, i did not go out, for i felt , totally uncomfortable, to talk to people about , what was happening , every attempt, to meet people he would critisize it, he would speak bad against my family , forbidden me ,to see my family, ...........say to me that i was tottaly blind,
that my family did not care for me, but i would make a meal for his mother, even though they were also problems between them, all theese hurt me...........
where , all this time my father was sick and i wanted to be there for them, my father passed away , from cancer and my mother was dealing with that all alone, and i was manipulated , hearted, and wanted to really kill him ,
i managed to see my father, before , he passed away , thank god at least, but then left again from home, for i felt uncomfortable, and i went on depression , i did not want to work any more, i could not, for i felt really bad for taking all that crap , instead of being , more with my father,
i had become , very violent and on the other very fragile and on the other i really wanted to kill him,
and even though he knew why i was sad, he never apologized to me, even though , after he saw my father passed away ,
about all the stupid things he had being saying so far,
and, i asked him how come if you care for me, you were not , next to me , at the funeral, and neither , could you be there for me, and why did you not come, with us, , cause i stayed with my mom for 3 months for my mother was lost........but all the time , he just spoke about the house about money, about, that someone had to stay and pay the bills , and, all that ,in a way to tell me that it was ,because i did not care.......................!!!!!!!
and he pretended all the time that the debts he had , where i was working, but i did not know how else to help , that in the end, much of it was because of me!!!!!!
where i was there for him , he never asked money from his family , i was there, and i was talking about doing it better, and get a bed , find a nice place, where he would refuse, and make stress about it, and say , we could not afford it, and ,this and that, too people working fool time,
he just pretended he was doing it alone all the time and in the end i was the one , that did not understand according to him what He was going through , ...
while he could ask also help from his family , and i told , that , we could ask help , he did not want to...
and on top of that , what , he was doing to me , telling me all the time i did not care, and all , he pretends that i do it to him ,he pretends to be the victum here, and all the good i gave him, he pretends, i never did, and that i have been the negatieve one and that when on top he called me an evil bitch , and a satan , and all kinds of things,, and that , i have, caused all this
while he would all the time control me about everything not because he cared for me , but , he would tell me how to spend or how not to spend my money , and while financially i let him free, he does not , and he calls me a control freak
he made me shout at him , i felt i really had to punch him in his face , allthough i m small and i can not really do such a thing, i was shouting out of desperation in case he would really understand, that something had to change, and that i was not all that, and that , because, everytime i spoke about change, to the better, and that something had to be done, really and that i did not wish to wait,any longer,
i lost my self , my life, any chance to study , become something better, i do not have a proffesion, and with all these not even a place to leave.........
i just want to change all that, and i do not know how.....

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Subject: I just need some help


Author:
katle
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Date Posted: 09:53:38 01/10/08 Thu

I've finally decided to cut my father out of my life and I'm terrified even though all he does is make me feel depressed and anxious. I'm in therapy and in the process of getting meds but I still feel alone a lot and basically like I don't fit into normal. I've always been a loner kid and could always relate to adults more than other kids. My mother treated me as a friend which I'm just finding out wasn't the best thing for me. My dad never really hit me, but he would physically threaten (throwing/punching/breaking things) and criticize and ignore and overprotect. He didn't let me do many things and he's tried to control who I was friends with before. I feel like a lot of what I've had to deal with, pulling hair out, overeating, purging, cutting, compuslive thoughts, hypochondriac like worries, general anxiety, social isolation and depression have been primarily caused by him. I figured since he didn't hit me or call me overtly negative names like ugly or whatever that it didn't count. Anyway, I'm graduating this year and my mother and father are still together and probably will be forever. My mother's not happy, but I'm also angry at her for never helping me and for discouraging me getting therapy before I went to college (I started last year). My sister's still stuck in the house for one more year. I basically want to leave them completely because being near them makes me feel more depressed and anxious and disconnected. I know this is something I have to do so I can actually grow as a person, which is something that my parents stunted, but I am scared that I'll fall back into my dependency on them. I'm very scared of that because I feel alone now, even though I do have friends. They may think I'm overreacting, but I've rationalized enough things to myself. I just need some support now and I don't know where else to get it, although the therapy does help - that goes when I no longer have insurance through my father. I'm afraid I can't exist on my own.

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Subject: Can you help me stay away?


Author:
Teresa
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Date Posted: 14:05:01 12/26/07 Wed

Hello. I am new here and I am unsure if I am doing this correctly, so if I am causing an inconvenience, I apologize in advance.
I just left an abusive relationship of 7 years. We have two children together. I am 26 years old. I've been cheated on, lied to, hit, property destroyed (including our children's property),-pretty much the works. Let's triple that. Some women I am sure have gone through more than me, I was physically assaulted only periodically, not on a daily basis. Mentally-every single day. I never even knew mental abuse existed until someone sent me an article one day to my e mail address when I was searching for some kind of help out there. I finally found the courage to leave him and I know I did the right thing. I am looking for resources to help me keep myself strong. I know I need this. I need help to stay away from his guilt trips..."You took my kids away from me...", "You left me with no money to pay the rent for" ...these are some examples of what I am going through right now. I fear for what may come. I don't want to let him guilt me into coming back, because I know it would be the worst mistake ever. I am only 26 years old. Any thoughts and/or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Subject: help?


Author:
Amanda
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Date Posted: 07:16:43 12/21/07 Fri

so i know that im seeking help or else i wouldn't be here. just yesterday for the first time since.. well ever...someone has actually really talked to me and helped me out with my dilemma. being seventeen there aren't many friends you can talk to and expect much more than "oh im sorry" or "idk what to say" or "you should just dump him" and i realize that 17 is a very young age to be having this issue... so i dont know whats wrong with me. but the base line story is we've been together for three years nearly. that he tends to be emotionally abusive sometimes. it didnt start out that way, but when does it ever? many of the characteristics describe him. i know that there are trust issues, becuase early on in the relationship we had a few road bumps from both sides. but that was almost two years ago, and i feel that after all the talking we have done that most of the issue is just emotional abuse. i haven't given him anything for him to not trust me for those two years, if anything i've degraded my own life and self esteem to compliment his "needs" he is insanely jealous. in the first place, i lied to him about how far i'd gone with former boyfriends (not even very) and i was attracted to another guy. and i fail to comprehend why that should effect him as much as it did, considering we were going out for less than a year and the fact that im a human! it makes me wonder if he's just immature sometimes. he doesnt even want me to talk to guys period. but i've put up with that for so long and the self esteem has been hurt so i don't even think it matters to me anymore, and even if it did and i said something i know he would just turn it around on me and accuse me of wanting a relationship with another guy. other than that he's not rude every single day, and almost every time he does something wrong he says sorry (besides the jealousy) which i know is alot more than others can say for their emotionally abusive partner. he doesnt want me to start working until he starts working becuase he wants to work where i work becuase he wants to "keep an eye on me" i cant even go out to the mall with my friends, i havent since his problems started two years ago. and if i ask to go out, he'll say i can go, but he'll manipluate me into not going. He has these negative/angry outburts over things and then either argues with me over them or just cuts off his ears from my feelings. and even if it didnt start from one of those outburts, it still gets just as bad. over something little. and he comes from an extremely disfunctional family. his mother is emotionally abusive, manipluative, jealous. his father was an alcoholic and physically abusive. and i've been just as supportive as someone in my shoes can be. i mean im tired of feeling cut off from the world and life, why should i have to sacrifice alll of the things that make me human to have his love? i do not know what to do. he says sorry but when it happens again i feel as if he's just tiding me over while were happy and then he can do it again. but he's so convincing that he really is sorry most of the time, and when hes happy things are good. i don't want to go through one more fight, this past week has been hellish. and i know if i try talking to him about this it will become a fight. i don't want to not be with him anymore, yet i don't want this to go on. how do i make him actually see the difference between healthy and unhealthy when this is what he's grown up to know? i see patterns evolving in him that live in his family and im scared. we already had a huge plan for our future... on top of this i really have no one to turn too. my sister and her husband died when her husband commited suicide by crashing their car. in the process i lost my niece and nephew. for these events my father has become depressive and has turned to substance abuse. and my mother is emotionally abusive (not to the extent of my boyfriends mom though) and favors my older brother over me becuase he's living in another country and becuase she's feeling loss of my sister and her children. my older brother and i have never been close in any way, fashion, or form. and that's all of my family. so i've been alone for a while. i have huge plans for myself in the future, with or without my boyfriend i've had this plan since i was ten. but i would prefer to keep him in my life. i dont expect to change him, rather im trying to find the right route to helping him see the changes he can make himself before his mind is unimpressionable. i love him very much, he's done good for me but i fear that the bad he's been doing are going to bring me down too far.

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Subject: Feeling afraid


Author:
cdd (grateful)
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Date Posted: 20:47:18 11/25/07 Sun

Dear Tracy,
I am writing this because I am having a fear issue I thought I could handle on my own....but I cannot. Five years ago when I went through RIGHTLIVING for the first time it was so earth shaking. It changed my life for the better. However when I came home life came crushing down in the form of deaths in the family.I used what I learned to start the healing process. It took years to get past the feelings of fear and guilt. This summer I went through RIGHTLIVING again, Still earth shaking. I got more out of it this time. When I came home I set forth my goal of getting classes started in my state. Though I know it is silly I feel like the same thing is happening. In the 3 months of being home I have lost 3 family member. I can't seem to pull myself out of it. An though I am quite often a happy person....I am terrible to be around right now. I don't think I am fit to teach becuase I am a basket case right now. My husband( my rock) has been very supportive during this time. And has made no demands on me, giving me time to grieve Which makes me feel even more guilty because I know he is also hurting. I am not being a very good mother to my kids. An they have noticed my moods. Once again everyone chalks it up to the passings of loved ones. I am trying not to rush myself, but I know I was meant to teach RIGHTLIVING. An I don't want to drag my tail any longer. However I feel just raw right now. I hate to cry an it feels like that is all I do when I am alone.I have not been posting on the forum which is one of my favorite things, and tends to bring me right out of a funk.I feel like a big baby and helpless. I am not looking for a quick fix just insight because I am at a loss.
Thank you
Bless

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Subject: what did I do wrong


Author:
mouse
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Date Posted: 03:41:47 11/20/07 Tue

I am going through crisis in my life at the moment and wondered what did I do wrong? It feels like everything I try doesnt work and the same old things keep happening to me. I have been married 3 times and finally feel like I have met my soul mate but the problem is abuse from my daughters who I feel blame me for splitting with their fathers even though I was in a physical and emotionally abusive relationship at that time. I can never shift the feeling of low self worth that stems from the violence and name calling not to mention the numerous affairs that I found out about. My Husband is so supportive and loving but we are being pushed apart by the constant abuse from my teenagers, we have to deal with the constant drunken rages, self abuse and at times violence against us from them and have begged Doctors and experts for help to no avail. I want to help them and constantly asure them that we love them even through the abuse but I constantly blame myself for their behaviour and wonder that I should have got out of my abusive marriages earlier so they didnt have to see what I went through at the hands of their fathers. Whatever goes wrong for them I get the blame and I am so tired emotionally and physically. Other people say that I am crazy to put up with their behaviour and I should put them into care but I cannot turn my back on my children who I love dearly, I feel like I am going crazy and my family is being torn apart.

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Subject: Thank you


Author:
Angela
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Date Posted: 14:48:24 12/07/07 Fri

Thank you Dr. Tracy for your advice re: the jealous boyfriend. It's very beneficial information. Can you remind me which class was "Manipulation no more"? I can't find that titled class on your website. Thanks again and God Bless!
Angela

Subject: hmmm any insight might help


Author:
alumni (confused)
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Date Posted: 06:27:38 11/20/07 Tue

I have been married for 3 years to my second husband. I really thought (as we all do) that this was the One! Only to later feel like I was manipulated through the dating process and who he appeared to be is not really who he is.
I have two children a boy and a girl. My son absolutely loves him, and well my daughter (the youngest) I don't think cares. And so she shouldn't. He treats her like she is invisible and completely obvious that he really doesn't care for her but tolerates her. And as I type all of this I feel like I know the answer of what I need to do but yet feel some need for some reassurance.

I know I am in an emotional, pshycological, and at one point (only once but that was enough) physical abusive relationship. Neither his kids or mine know about the one time he got physical. However, they do see he doesn't treat me kindly mood wise. About the same way he treats my daughter.

My problem is I want to move away from it for my sake but after conferences last night I realize and saw alot of things in my little girl that is worrying me and that the damage he is causing has shown through after numerous times I have told him not to be the way he is to her. He basically tells her to be quite, quit doing this, go do that, don't but into conversations, quit playing the piano, quit singing. She basically said she feels invisible,and BOY do I know how that feels.
But My Son is so comfortable and happy for the first time n 5 years since my divorce. He is excelling in sports, because he has a step dad that is a freak about sports and they have all of that in common. He is getting straight A's. and yet is always worried my husband and I are going to get divorced.

So My Dilemma: IF if stay in the situtation I destroy my soul and my daughters
If I leave I destroy my sons.

Catch 22 if you will. I am wise enough after all I have been through to see the patterns and know what is going on, but never did I think I would be in this position with the children.

Any thoughts?

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Subject: How do I get him to leave?


Author:
Angela
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Date Posted: 09:07:08 11/14/07 Wed

Hi Dr. Tracy,

I have been very unhappy in a relationship for about two years now. My boyfriend is incredibly jealous, possessive and needy. He is incredibly suspicious and each day asks him what I had for lunch, where I went, whom I talked to, if the men I work with are good looking, etc...he claims not to be controlling, but he is. I have tried everything to try and reassure him, but it seems like no matter where I work he is jealous of one of the men there. I have invited him to workplace gatherings, etc. to try and reassure him that I am NOT cheating on him, etc., etc., etc....I feel like every single day I have to defend myself when I have done absolutely nothing wrong!! He tries to give me a guilt trip when I want to go to the gym to work out, and asks if any of the personal trainers are "hitting on me"!! When I try to tell him that I'm unhappy and ask him to leave he uses emotional blackmail, and becomes very agitated, and whiny and asks me why I'm not "fighting for us, etc., etc." I know in my gut that I don't want to be with him anymore, and that it is not a good relationship. The problem is, how do I get him to leave? Unfortunately, he lives with me, and I'm afraid that things are going to get ugly because he won't want to go...he has also taken a lot of liberties, like getting into my email at home and work!! and knows my security codes at my house, etc....so, how do I safely get him to go? Do I need to call the police? I'm afraid that will just anger him more.

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Subject: Unsure of what to do


Author:
Audrey
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Date Posted: 14:43:27 11/08/07 Thu

So here's the deal. I was in an emotionally abusive relationship for 7 months. We started dating last December and it was the first long-term relationship I had ever been in so I was really ignorant and didn't see what was going on (the abuse started really slowly and then escalated over the 7 months). I actually didn't realize the relationship was abusive until after I got out of it - I was just tired of the arguments and feeling inadequate and down on myself. I realized after I started seeing a psychologist that it was abusive and in the manipulative kind of way. He never called me names or yelled or anything. He just knew that I am a "people pleaser" and all he had to do was be upset and I'd want to make everything better. So basically nothing I ever did was good enough. He threatened to kill himself a couple of times (the final time was earlier in the day I broke up with him - I called the police) and blamed it on me. I'm debating between medical school and seminary - he told me I'd make a terrible pastor because I can't put anyone before myself (because I wouldn't drop everything to do whatever it was he wanted that day), so basically he called me selfish and told me he didn't believe in me. The thing I'm beginning to realize now is that he started to use his abuse in a sexual way - we never went all the way but I realized that although he told me he'd wait as long as I wanted he really didn't mean it. We'd get into arguments because I wasn't willing to go all the way, and according to him that meant I didn't care about him. That was his favorite way of abusing me - he'd say that [blank] action of mine meant that I didn't care about him, or that I wanted to intentionally hurt him, etc, etc.
Anyway, I got out of the relationship mid-July through beginning-August (it took me a few weeks to get him to stop begging me to take him back). Then I told him that I needed to be completely separate from him at least until school started (mid-September), then maybe we could be friends. At first he wouldn't leave me alone but when I virtually yelled at him one day he actually (surprisingly) left me alone.
The thing is, we met because at the beginning of last school year he joined the college youth group associated with the church I attend. This is a church I've attended for 4 years, and a youth group I've been a part of for 3.5 years. I didn't think he'd be involved in it anymore, so I went ahead and took a leadership position I was offered by my pastor (basically I'm a peer-minister). Unfortunately he did decide to be a part of the group, and he's more involved that he ever was last year! I think he's doing it because he doesn't have me to occupy his time anymore so he's filling it with the group.
It really bothers me to be around him! It makes me remember things I don't ever want to remember again. Every Tuesday when we have dinner then bible-study, I can just feel myself pull into a shell because I'm scared - I don't trust him, I want a better boundary (like for him to NOT be there), I don't want him to know anything about me. I'm probably being over-protective of myself, but I kind of feel I'm entitled to that - he hurt me really badly! My pastor knows about it and she's really supportive, but it doesn't help in terms of me not wanting to be around him. No one really understands, and I don't expect them to, but it's still an issue. I've voiced that sometimes I feel like leaving the group, but both my pastor and one of my friends in the group (who also knows about the abuse) says that it would just be running away. I don't want to run away, I want to deal with my feelings so the next time I'm in a relationship I don't bring any of these feelings/fears with me. But, I feel my life would be so much better if I wasn't around him. Is me wanting to leave, me running away?
It would be really hard to leave, it's a place that most of my friends are a part of, and its been a huge part of my life since my 1st year of college (I'm now a graduating 5th year)! However, if it makes me feel better it may be worth it. I'm upset all the time, I feel lonely a lot of the time, and I still feel really hurt - and I know that all of that is okay, it's only been 3 months since we broke up and I'm still processing everything that happened to me. I'm just glad I didn't let the relationship go on further, especially after reading about whats happened to other people - I know we were heading down that road, I'm glad I got out when I did!
Leaving the group would be extremely hard - I feel that I'm more entitled to be there than he is because I've been there longer! However, him being there is really upsetting. I feel that if I left I could process things in peace without the emotional responses I get from being around him. Am I just running away?

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Subject: Choosing Destiny Congerence


Author:
Dr. Tracy Kemble
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Date Posted: 23:18:05 10/21/07 Sun



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Subject: very tired.


Author:
Globette
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Date Posted: 14:50:03 02/28/07 Wed

I am at a very low point in my life right now, and am very tired of fighting for a relationship that continues to produce lies from my husband. Right living and "The courage to say no more" have done alot for me. I feel like I am a stronger person, but why can't I stop the person I love from hurting me with lies and doubt? My heart wants to be so much more dedicated to the purpose WIN has brought into my life, but I am now broken and dont have much more to give at this point.
Here's my story, short version. I never paid much attention to our finances because my husband makes enough to support a family of five. My mistake. When I did (after right living) I uncoverd a huge pill addiction. It didnt stop there. After then is where all the lies come in. The financial abuse has been so severe now we have to file bankruptcy. Trying to go with out things, to try and make ends meet, he has not. We went to counseling for a while, but the cost is high when you have no money.
Apparently the addiction is kicked, but that wasnt the end of it. A few weeks ago I find out that he owed a "loan shark" a few thousand dollars and that is why the money manipulation has been there since the rest had come out.
The problem with this all is, my love hasnt been the issue, I have loved him almost since the first time i met him. Yes there has been contamination to our realtionship for a very long time, we all make mistakes. When do the mistakes and childish lies come to an end.
I have tried so hard to make this marriage a unity and I feel like a failure, I've never been a quitter.
The last time I was happy was when I was with my globe sisters. My heart is so heavy and my smile is replaced with tears. Please I need some encouragement. Much love.

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Subject: About Detachment


Author:
Dr. Tracy Kemble
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Date Posted: 21:05:26 10/13/07 Sat

Hi Globette, and all of you who love someone who is making you lose yourself. In class #5 "The Definition of Co-Dependent: ME!" step number 7 in healing is called "Detachment". Here is an excerpt from my teaching. It is something I wrote to myself (A 'Note to Self') when I was suffering due to other people's choices. I hope my words bring some clarity to realize you are not alone and most important, there is help."

(FROM THE CLASS #5 The Definition of Co-Dependent:ME!"

Finally, Healing Step #7: Detach

It is very difficult to love somebody whose choices are killing us. And though leaving them behind and moving forward is an option for some people, for others, it is not an option. What if we want to have those people in our life?

The key to loving them in a safe way is called, “detachment”.

Detachment does not mean detaching from the person whom we care about. Instead detachment is learning how to detach from the agony of their choices.

Detachment is an act of love: Both self love, a servant of God love, and other love.

How is it love?

It is love because each of us is responsible for ourselves. And when we attach to other people, we detach from ourselves, keeping everyone in a stuck pattern.

I am going to share with you all a writing from my journal that best explains the emotion of detachment. I wrote it(to myself) when I realized I needed to detach from some people I loved very much because their choices were killing me.

Here it is:

“Today I am realizing I need to make a change.
I feel myself feeling crazy and wounded by other people, so Tracy, take out your Personal Life Rule book and remind yourself how to get back to good.
(And here are guidelines I give myself to get back to good)

I, Tracy, will not allow the behaviors of other people to torment my life. When I have a problem that controls me, rather than bother me, it means I am out of balance. Since this situation is controlling me, I need to stand in truth and realize I, (not them) are out of balance.

I will choose to act and think today, rather than re-act to life. Meaning, I will not guilt, self hate, worry, use controlling gesture, care take, go depressed, fury, fear, get anxious or go shame, on account of them. Instead, I will use my words to express my needs, and my use my sound mind to discover my safe choices. I must do this because thinking, is a God given action. (Intelligence is free Tracy, so please use it...)

As I know I must detach, I must remind myself that detachment does not mean that I am excluding this person who I care about from my life. But instead it means that I am stepping back from the agony of their choices. Choices that are killing me.

I, Tracy Kemble, will allow people to be who they are.
I will allow life to happen and not force or control it.
Then I will make my plan for MY emotional safety.

I will remember that I have the power to love without going crazy. And that I do not have to be so afraid of people. They are human like me.

I will remember that I cannot work on my life and others at the same time. If I have any self love, I will do this for myself, God and them.

I remind myself that when I choose to hold onto, control or create someone else’s life, it is only an excuse not to live my own. So I will choose my life as my project of choice.

Remember Tracy, everyone possesses the power and the right to navigate their life, regardless of what you think or believe.

Remember Tracy, you must accept it, but you do not have to allow it in your life.

So therefore Tracy, do not abandon yourself anymore. Walk back in on your life, trust God that you can make choices for your wellbeing.

Remember Tracy your life is a good place to be. Now go find your peace.

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Subject: Staying in the Relationship


Author:
Catherine (With Grace)
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Date Posted: 08:13:49 08/10/07 Fri

I've been out of a 25-year abusive marriage for almost seven years. During those seven years I have healed and moved on in so many aspects of my life . . . my relationships with my children are loving, nurturing and balanced; I am successful and appreciated at work; I am in school pursuing my dream; I have friendships and activities that are whole and fulfilling. I have dated many men over the past seven years; the minute things started getting serious or complicated, I would bolt, usually around two months. I started dating someone almost a year ago and we have fallen deeply in love. And it's wonderful, truly. But I find I withdraw or acquiesce when difficult situations present. When it comes to fight or flight, my m.o. has been to fly. But this man is definitely worth fighting with and for. I have come so far and gotten so much healthier, but staking my claim and standing my ground is a stumbling block for me. I know he would listen and take into account what I have to say. It's just so hard for me to say it. I think the feeling stems from something I got from my mother: "don't be difficult"; I feel like other people's needs are perfectly acceptable but mine are difficult or less worthy. How can I work past this? Thank you so much for your time and consideration Dr. Kemble, your sight is truly a godsend.
Best, Catherine Grace

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Subject: Hurting loving an addict


Author:
Peggy Eagle (fearful)
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Date Posted: 12:56:28 07/27/07 Fri

I have been married to a marijuana addict for 30 years. A few years ago, he's work slowed down and he wanted to start growing "pot to support his $400-$500 a month habit. It started in a closet and then took over the entire 2nd floor of the house and soon spread to the first floor. I was terrified of being discovered by family and police. He was running air condstioners in the winter. I was too afraid to leave and the bottom line is we were both arrested when police came to the house last year. He is facing jail time and I'm on probation with lots of fines. The good news is he has discover a men training called the new warriors. It has done wonders for him. I tried working with a radical forgiveness coach but the techniques did't work for me. I was just stuck in my feelings. Recently did some research into emotional abuse and see that my life story fits the pattern. I am eagerly looking forward to doing the online program and having a coaching session. I want to heal from this abuse and go forward with a healthy relationship.

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Subject: I left him...but I feel I want him back.


Author:
Sarah (confused and exhausted)
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Date Posted: 15:16:33 08/21/07 Tue

I am 20 years old and have a 7 week old daughter. I just left her father because a few weeks ago we had an argument, he didn't like the things I was telling him, such as he wasn't helping me with our daughter and he plays video games all the time plus spends his money on it alot...he then tried to choke me, but I fought back and he tore my shirt, I went balistic on him and screamed that no one ever touches me, ever...and I yelled at him for the phone so I could call my parents (because he hid it on me) I then tried to take my daughter (who was in the stroller) out of our apartment to call my parents or the police..and he blocked the door...so I sorta shoved him...and I picked up our daughter and proceeded to the door...he then punched me in the jaw while our daughter was in my arms, and took her from me, he wouldn't give her back..a neighbor called the police but they wouldn't press charges on him because I hit him back in self defense..I am now at my parents house safe and sound but my world has been turned upside down and child services is involved and it seems like all I want to do is cry because I feel so alone and scared....I have been in touch with him, I told him to see our daughter he will need to seek professional help with a counsellor...he believes he knows what he's done wrong after one visit and he swears it will never happen again...I feel so torn because I do love him, he's the father of my daughter...but I just don't think I'd be able to forgive what happened...I've just been so beaten down by the verbal abuse of not being a good mother to being a crazy psycho bitch....I just have this need to try and keep our "family" together...is it wrong of me to have this thought? and better yet...have I done the right thing, because I just feel so lost and confused. I would appreciate your comments very much....I am very grateful to have found this site...reading all those life situations has helped me. Thank you all.

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Subject: Advice


Author:
Robbie
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Date Posted: 13:34:04 05/23/07 Wed

Hi. I just decided to look up info on emotional abuse and I found this website. It's so funny, I am logical enough to recognize the signs of emotional abuse yet I am having a hard time deciding that if it's something I am dealing with. I have been dating a guy for 5 years on and off. Lots of on and even lots more off. That seems to be one of the major issues. He holds me accountable for everything I do when were not together which consisted of dating 2 guys briefly in 5 years, while he has admitted to sleeping with over 20 girls in the same time frame.
I like to call our relationship an emotional rollercoaster. Some moments it's everything I wanted and in an instant it's nothing of what I would ever want or accept. He is very jealous and possessive, and has no problem admitting it. He claims that is a sign of true love and commitment. He has a problem with all my friends, calls them sluts and losers, and tells me they "treat our relationship like a used condom". This statement is due to the fact that they give me advice about the bad situations he puts me in. I am encouraged to be a "bitch" to other people, because my warm caring nature is interpreted as me giving myself to everyone I meet. He has called me just about every name in the book, bitch, whore (is a favorite), slut, selfish, pig, pathetic, he hopes I die, he hates me, etc. His actions and name callings are justified by the fact that I make him go crazy. He will call me at 6:30am while I'm sleeping,during a drinking binge and accuse me of being with someone and proceed to harass me with name calling and accusations. He also has huge double standards, he is basically allowed to do whatever he likes but if I do anything near it, I would be tossed out without a thought. He often refers to me as a "rebel" says "whatever women's rights" because I challenge his unfair actions and ways of thinking. I have been accused of just about everything under the sun, to which he is positive that his assumptions are true. My feelings are often times disregarded and I recieve very little empathy without great prompting on my part. He recently came home to the city I live in, One day he would ask me to marry him, the next he wouldn't return my calls and tell me its over. This happened weekly. I told him last night that I was going to stick up for myself and I was tired of all the mistreatment. He proceeded to blame everything on me (as usual), and tell me to never call his phone again. I left him four messages today with no response. Why did I call? I am always the one with the compassion and understanding, and he turned it on me once again. I am an attractive, fun, big hearted, educated women. I know deep down I don't deserve this. He has made me feel so low about myself that I think he's better than me and that he'll find better. That he'll be happy without me and I'll always be miserable. He makes me hate myself, I just want to make him see who I really am...a good girl, not what he makes me out to be. I feel so sad, guilty, depressed,etc. but I didn't do anything wrong. I need help and clarity.

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Subject: Never a good time to leave


Author:
Confused
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Date Posted: 11:18:21 06/05/07 Tue

I have been married for 18 years. My husband is very confusing to me. I have read a lot of sites regarding emotional abuse and he fits ALL the signs. He is very controlling. He has to know where I am at all times. If I leave my desk at work and he calls, he gets mad because he thinks I am in an office having an affair (not his words). He calls me at least every 30 minutes. Then he gets mad because i never call him. I never go shopping with out him. If he is at work and I have to go i have to take 1 of our 3 children with me. I have never done anything that would make him feel as though I am having an affair. He also checks my work email. He has the opportunity to go somewhere and he will not go because he says I can not be trusted and he would not have a good time. BUT on the other hand when I am with him he wants me to wear slutty stuff, not wear a bra, flirt and MUCH more! That is what confuses me! I do not want to dress like that or flirt. He says I am doing it for him and as long as he is there it is OK. Same goes for a 3-some. I am VERY much against that and he keeps pushing for it. He says those things show him that i love him and then he would not think that I am having an affair. Everytime I am around him I get nervous and shaky specially when he is trying to get me to do something I do not want to do. And he wonders why I never set up a weekend for us to go out with out kids. - He yells at me in front of the kids, he yells at the kids. Nothing ever pleases him. Everything has to be his way or his idea. He tells me what to wear, who to talk to and what to do when I get home. I am at my wits end. But I always seem to say that right now is not a good time to leave, such-n-such is in a week - after that. Then something else comes up. We have a vacation planned with another family and now I am saying after that. He always asks me if I am going to leave him. I can never answer that with a yes. He senses that something is wrong with me but blames me that he is the way he is because i can't do anything right, he always has to tell me what to do or i do not 'show' him that i love him. My kids can see what is going on and they get nervous when he comes home. I am scared to take the next step. I do have a good job and a family that would support me so I do not know what is holding me back. My kids are even telling me to. I guess he has been making my decisions for me for so long that I can not make this one.

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Subject: How to help a friend


Author:
Samantha (Unsure)
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Date Posted: 11:21:49 06/30/07 Sat

Dear Dr. Kemble,

I am hoping you will be able to give me advice on what I can do to help a friend.

Background: She is a posterchild for your program and has needed intense individual counseling for over 3 years now. She is 39 yrs old and severely depressed, sleep deprived, has zero self esteem and makes poor choices in men. She feels that if you aren't in a relationship and have someone to share your life with that nothing else matters. She's convinced herself that there's absolutely no one her age out there for her and so she settles for a boyfriend that treats her badly (cheats, controlling etc.) The way they fight is high school mentality and everytime they fight it sends her into a tailspin. It's almost manic/depressive type behavior. She's such an emotional reck that her health is deterorating. In the past she has refused to go to counseling because "all they are going to do is brainwash you into thinking it's okay to be by yourself and it's not." For about 3 years, myself and another friend have been her "counselors" whom she comes to talk to and I'm running out of things to tell her. I've finally gotten her to commit to going to counseling but she's only doing it because she promised me and she "knows it's not going to work." She's so deep into her pit of depression I know that she needs some medication but she refuses to take any. She's recently started having anxiety attacks at home and now they are even occurring when she goes home for lunch. She's been borderline suicidal in the past.

Question: What do I tell her when she starts venting to me?

What do I do for myself because I AM AFRAID that because she's only going to counseling for me, that it's going to fail and that this may be her final chance to get healthy.

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Subject: Emotional Abusive Person - How Do Deal With Him As A Parent To Our Daughter


Author:
Shannon Armstrong (Angry, Sad, Worried)
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Date Posted: 09:38:09 04/07/07 Sat

Hi. I ran across your website and found the material very useful. I just left an emotionally abusive relationship with the father of my 1 year old daughter. It went on for 2 years, it was not a long one, however, it was damaging to say the least. I am not typically attracted to abusive people, however, for the sake of our daughter I attempted to put up with the behavior and make it work. It didn't! At the very end, I finally snapped and punched him in the face for the way he was treating me. All the standard traits of an emotionally abusive person he exhibited at some level. I am not a hitter or a yeller, however, trying to deal with him was and still is very difficult for me...obviously if I lashed out physically. Now, we are parents living apart, my daughter lives with me. I am having trouble dealing with him parent to parent and I worry about our daughter and if he's going to treat her the same way as me. How do you deal with a narcissistic/abusive person in this role? I find myself angry all the time. I feel like I am jumping around trying to avoid him "holding me still" and I then lash out. We begin to talk on a normal level and he says something that instantly makes me feel trapped or cut off, not important or "Crazy" as he likes to say to me so I lash out and talk to him very badly. He remains his cool, indifferent self while I get worked up. I exercise to alleviate the stress, I have a great support system, however, I feel like I'm on a low boil all the time with him. I have been able to limit his visitation with our daughter due to her age, however, at some point I believe that he is going to be abusive toward her, he resents her terribly. He is also the type of person that when he gets mad at someone (like me), he lashes out at others including the dog! The dog would get smacked if he was mad at me for something. I worry that his anger toward me is going to make him take it out on our daughter? Can you help me deal with him better and therefore, help my daughter? People say stop talking to him and I do, I end up texting him so I don't have to speak to him on the phone but he gets so irrational about things that it prompts me to try to explain things to him about parenting, etc. He doesn't listen and never will...why do I continue to try and when am I going to find the right, healthiest way to handle this person who is in my life for the next 17 years?

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Subject: Weekly Conversation at WIN


Author:
Dr. Tracy Kemble
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Date Posted: 09:08:59 04/05/07 Thu

Class #4: This week at WIN, we are taking class #4, That Addiciton Called Love. If any of you have fallen in love and fallen apart, this class is a great journey of healing.

Sometimes at WIN, we are asked, "Oh, you must not like men!" We respond by saying, "Not at all! We LOVE Men!! Our goal however is to learn to love them without going crazy!"

The goal int healing is to learn to believe in love again; to experience healthy love - first of yourself, God and then in the right time with the right circumstances, to love another. This week, join us on our healing journey to learn about love.

And to those of you interested in love, why not join us for our conference, "The Rules of Love" a week-end conference scheduled for May 2007.

Subject: I enjoyed going through the RL classes last year with Tracy and the WIN team. I had no idea how useful the tools would be...


Author:
AC
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Date Posted: 15:49:48 03/21/07 Wed

About 6 months ago it became clear the behavior of one of my daughter's friends was hurting her. The friend was 'fun' but on many occassions a little cruel in her words and actions. Although I have always supported my daughter being independent and standing up for herself, she was waffling, afraid of what she would lose if she did. Even so, I told her about how we 'teach' people how to treat us. I specifically told about how to use the RL phrase "if this behavior continues it will affect my ability to stay in this friendship". Sometimes even though we understand a principle, having the exact 'script' of how it should sound is needed. Yesterday my daughter came home from school to inform me she had followed through and had let her friend know she cared about her, but was unwilling to accept the treatment and remain in the friendship. I know she was very sad, but she was so calm and steady...I was so proud of her, and grateful for having been able to share the tools I had been given through the RL class. Thanks Dr. Tracy!

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Subject: Help me be strong


Author:
Vanessa
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Date Posted: 17:45:47 03/28/07 Wed

This is going to be a major weekend. I called him while he was on the road with his job...(he comes home Thursdays and stays through the weekend)I told him that we've got to come to a final decision because I'm tired of all of this. I've got to be strong and focused. I can't cave again. I don't know how I'm going to make it on my own and Heaven knows he's drilled the thought that I can't make it alone into my head for so many years. I'm scared!! Scared to be free and scared to stay...just scared

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Subject: I REALLY REALLY NEED ADVICE


Author:
Brittany
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Date Posted: 14:44:51 03/30/07 Fri

Hello. Im brittany, 22 yrs old. I have been with my boyfriend for 2 years now. For the first year things were pretty good, but the past year has been hell for me. I am really starting to believe I am crazy, or I am the wrong one. My boyfriend and I get into arguments over everything. He screams at me alot, and its always my fault. he has called me a cracker, whore, slut, cunt, stupid bicth. His favorite is "are you dumb or are you stupid?" Over the past year I have developed anxiety and panic attacks. I used to be happy, now the only thing I get excited about is shopping and getting away. I wasnt able to take a job because there were too many guys working there. there is sooo much i dont really no where to begin or stop. I cry alot. When he hurts my feelings by screaming at me or calling me names, i cry. he has mocked me crying a few times, and laughed at me for crying. he says i cry too much and its annoying. this hurts so much. and told me he would only talk to me if i stooped crying and shutup. he says im controlling (i just want to know what time he is going to be home) and i am selfish. he smokes weed all day. i feel like i know i am better but i am soooooooo scared of change- where would i live? How would i pay everything? (he racked up about 4,000 on my credit cards and he threatens me that he wont pay it off whenever we argue) i do love him- but why? I am very smart. I know i am. I come from a fantastic family and have had a great life up untill a couple years ago. he is mean and cold hearted.he has never hit me- but he has grabbed my arm, pushed my chair over,dumped beer on my head, and thrown things at me. I try to tell its not right and i want him to stop getting so angry but he always says its because of me why he gets so mad. I really really have never dome anything bad to him. I feel like i am a good girlfriend. i am a loving, caring, smart person. He makes me feel soooo guilty. I must have done somthing ! I am scared and confused. he always has a way of MAKING HIS BEHAVIOR SEEM LIKE ITS NOT A BIG DEAL AND ANY GUY WOULD REACT THIS WAY IF THEY HAD TO DEAL WITH ME. he wont let me trade in my truck for a car- because he WILL NOT drive a car. and if i trade it in- "somthing bad will happen" Please guys, i need to talk to someone, i talk to my family some but not to this extent- i know they would kill him. Thanks for reading this. Just to let anyone know, in the past two years i went from a happy outgoing carefree girl with tons of friends and hobbies to an anxiety ridden, underweight stress case with no friends really, and not one hobby I like. Please help! I need a "friend" Brittany

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Subject: Dummy Married a Gigalo


Author:
Lorrie (Confused and unhappy)
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Date Posted: 07:32:04 03/14/07 Wed

I should TRY to make this short, huh?

My husband of 8 years now has been a real challenge. After a short, whirlwind courtship, we married at his insistance. Within a year, my bank account was dry and I was in debt. He talked me into filing bankruptcy to take creditors off my back. He filed for divorce so that "creditors wouldn't try to collect from [him]". But, we stayed together as though married and, in fact, still refers to me as his wife.

Then I caught him having cybersex and writing love notes online. He moved out; we talked; he moved back in (on HIS terms -- we forgive, forget and never mention it again). He was a good boy for about a year, then I found him signing up for Cupid.com and Match.com among others. He found a girl close by and was inviting to take her golfing. I told him I knew about and he "offered" to leave again at which time I agreed. I guess that left him dumb-founded and started to beg his way back in. I told him that one more time was the end. No third tries. At that time, I found out in speaking to his "ex-wife" that they had never finished divorcing, so our marriage was never legal. (This is 2 years later, mind you).

Well, it's been about five years and he's been a model husband (or whatever). Until last November, he found his high school sweetheart at Classmates.com. At first, I didn't mind them writing and talking because everything was very general. But, their sign-offs went from "your friend" to "Love always", "Your first lover forever" and borderline love notes. So, I recently wigged out when I found he called her the 1st of Feb. She wrote him a quicky "Have a Great Day" ON VALENTINE'S DAY with "Love, Toni". I'm sick of the "Love" stuff. Well, it's been 6 weeks since they've had communication, but there's always work addresses and business phones.

The house was in MY name because I got us into it with my good credit line, which is now gone, and $14,000 (also gone). He took a 2nd to lower our payments which put his name on it. He, of course, socked the whole thing in HIS bank account. He's also taken another loan on the house, and socked that into HIS bank account. Oh, yes....he paid off my car the first time and gave me $1,000 the second time. The rest of the $40,000 became his. He has made some home improves at about $10,000, bought a car for himself and a mortorcycle and has paid them off.

I'm confused as to my feelings. I've lost certain emotions, but still feel upset when I feel he's flirting. Oh, did I mention he's checking out nudes and porn online daily? I really don't know why I'm hanging in there...except I'm over 50 and can't find a decent job (although I have skills up the wazoo). Sometimes, I feel I'm just stuck. I have a daughter who's graduating high school this year and maybe after she's graduated I'll feel more in control of my life. I have a relatively low paying job, but I'm beginning to think, loneliness is starting to sound good.

Was this too long? Sorry.

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Subject: How often do they actually leave?


Author:
Vanessa
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Date Posted: 17:14:21 03/11/07 Sun

He keeps saying "well I'm just going to get my things and find a place to stay."....waiting...waiting...waiting. He travels for his work 3 to 4 nights a week but you can feel a pall settle over the house when it's time for him to come home and I hate to see weekends coming because the stress is maddening. He comes back in after his travel like nothing has been done or said!! I am totally confused!!! I am trying to find someway out of here or I am going to flip because I get the feeling he ain't gonna' budge. How often do they really go? HELP!!

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Subject: Trapped in a box


Author:
silent sue (:()
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Date Posted: 04:00:24 11/09/06 Thu

I am not the same, I have changed. I am a broken butterfly trapped in a box. Don't tell me to fly away. How can I when my wings won't work? When the world outside can be just as brutal to broken butterflies? Believe me, I tried. But I have been tesed, used, abused. I have been crushed then given false hope - the greatest of cruelties - and then crushed again. Shattered into a thousand pieces I can not put together as they were. No, not ever. I have been spit upon. My wings are burnt and brittle. I am frightened. 5 years have gone by. I wish I could turn back time, I'd wake from this nightmare. I wish I were the wonderful creature I used to be. Strong, graceful, happy, alive. I am not alive, just surviving. I don't know what hit me. I was drunk with love, hope, and expectations. I willingly surrendered and offered my captor the shackles that bind me. I still give in every day. What am I to do? How will I survive outside my box, even if I manage to drag myself? I am all alone. With a little beautiful child, our child. I am most terrified for him, our child. My only desire to keep breathing. Who will free us? Am I a fool to believe anyone will? Words are cheap. "Go now your merry way" doesn't heal wounds, or pay bills. I can't escape. I better keep my head down and accept my fate. And be grateful that me and my son have food on our plate.

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Subject: Happy to be part of this.


Author:
Coretta D. Doll
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Date Posted: 21:00:33 01/11/07 Thu

After much thought I am having to release a client. Her boyfriend is dangerous. And 5 years ago I would have waited until I had physical proof. But now I will let my inner voice guide me. I am happy to be part of something as great as WIN. RIGHTLIVING gave me the tools to navigate my way through this. An I know some may think running into the fire to save my client is the thing to do. But you can't make someone see things your way. They must learn for themselves. I hope my client will take my advice. However I know I can"t have someone I know is dangerous in my life. Thank you for letting me sound off. I needed to.
Peace,
Coretta D. DOll Mrs. N.J.Globe 2001

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Subject: Where do I turn?


Author:
Vanessa
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Date Posted: 16:55:03 02/18/07 Sun

I've been in an Emotionally Abusive relationship for 25 years. I've stayed for my children but I am terrified that so much of ME has been chipped away that there's no option for me but to stay and endure. I am so tired and mentally exhausted from working so hard. I don't want to upset anyone and don't want my children to hate me even though my youngest is almost 16 years old....what can I do because this isn't how I want to see my life end..unhappy.

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Subject: Happy Birthday, Tracy Kemble!


Author:
Rose Arzate (Happy)
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Date Posted: 21:53:59 02/14/07 Wed

Hi Tracy,

I thought about you so much today and how grateful God brought you into my life as well as started this wonderful program for all of us to heal...
With that being said, I wanted to wish you a wonderful birthday. I hope you're enjoying this day being Valentine's Day and your birthday!

Much love and respect,
Rose Arzate

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Subject: Dazed and Confused


Author:
annonomous
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Date Posted: 14:46:56 02/06/07 Tue

famous last words "It won't happen to me" and when it does for the first time then what?

my significant other and I got into a fight and what should have been a simple rational conversation turned into my spouse screaming at me nose to nose (while I did not) he then put his hand around my neck, squeezed and verbally assaulted me. He came to and realized with in 15 seconds I would say or less what he was doing, stopped, and preceded to say he was sorry, and then I preceded to to let him know I would not live this way.

What I am confused about is, if I very honestly gave him the chance to seek help as I am doing and choose to forgive him assuming it is an isolated incident and place the boundary of "if it happens again in any form I will end things, no questions asked" and place that boundary there am I wrong to give a second chance? I guess I get confused because I was raised to believe God is a God of second chances. And if in deed this was a bit far out of his character (what I have know to be his character) then if we are seeking help am I wrong to stay and am I setting myself up for the abuse cycle to start again?

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Subject: He holds things against me......?


Author:
Marie (Confused)
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Date Posted: 16:47:07 02/07/07 Wed

I have been trying to find out why my relationship with my husband is like being on a roller coaster. Let me give you an example of what i just realized. I made some dinner real quick before going to the gym. before i left for the gym, my kids and one friend ate what I made. I saw my husband when i was on the way out. Now, I knew that he wanted some food and i also knew that i should have saved him some. When I returned he had an attitude. Now, I just feel that he should not behaved like that, that he should have acted like an adult and not hold it against me. If it was me, I would have made myself something to eat and not feel like i have to give him the cold shoulder. Are all men babies like this? ps: I worked today, he did not

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Subject: Just need someone to talk to


Author:
Leah (depressed)
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Date Posted: 19:32:12 01/22/07 Mon

I have been dating my boyfriend for a year and a half. I keep leaving because the way he talks to me and treats me and he keeps getting me back. He has even asked me to marry him, just to keep me around. I feel so drained. For so long now I have just felt like, "why am i subjecting myself to this?" and "tomorrow I'm done, I am finally done." I just feel bad for him and I haven't been strong enough to be on my own, I keep taking him back.
A few weeks ago we got into an arugment and he took all of my belongings and hid them from me, then he proceeded to call me a worthless white trash whore about 40 times. He even said it in front of my roommate and I was humiliated.

Last night, my boyfriend went through the computer history and saw that I had looked at an ex's myspace profile. He became enraged and began screaming at me. He told me that I was a child and that I had no character. I kept trying to leave with my things and he physically kept blocking the door and I could not leave. Finally I gave up, I went into the bathroom (which does not lock) and I just crouched down and sobbed and begged for him to stop. I was begging him for mercy, but he keep degrading me.
I don't have friends anymore, and my family is far away. I just really need someone to help me get through this. I have endured, justified, and blamed myself for severe emotional beatings and it needs to stop now. If someone could email me to talk? I'm not sure how message boards work. I just need someone who can relate. Please email me at meflea3@aol.com.
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