Go to Editormum's Oddments
- Add a comment
- Go to A New Year's Resolution for Those Living in the Shadow of Abuse
Excellent advice
I just wish more abused people could be less scared of the change and uncertainty of leaving than they are of the abuser. Two fears. And most often the uncertainty wins and they stay where they are. Arg.
posted by
Oceandancer
on January 14, 2004 at 6:41 AM
| link to this | reply
I agree about the alcohol
So many victims of abuse are victims because the abuser is hooked on alcohol. I hope you're in a support group of some kind for the alcoholism. And glad that you no longer drink.
posted by
kidnykid
on January 3, 2004 at 3:49 PM
| link to this | reply
Good Post,
and I do confess to having been a mental/physical abuser some 36 years ago. I am an alcoholic, over 35 years ago an active one, and I was responsible for my actions at that time. Unfortunately, the damage done to a victim of physical abuse, sometimes cannot be repaired, and for the abuser like myself, there can be no forgiveness from she who was abused. If you are in a situation where alcohol is involved, leave immediately, do not wait for a better tomorrow. Perhaps it will save your life or the lives of your children, and also save the life of the abuser, maybe giving him/her a chance to get professional help as I did. This is a gift of my past
posted by
WileyJohn
on January 2, 2004 at 9:37 PM
| link to this | reply
Editormum
I am thankful not to have experienced this but sometimes I have met people who have. Your post is most helpful
posted by
beachbelle
on January 2, 2004 at 7:00 PM
| link to this | reply
editormum
Some people don't even get the chance "2.plan", though. I should know, because I've been an oppressor of women for hundreds of years. Seriously tho, sometimes a bad attitude, a loaded shotgun, and a quick car is the best way for some people to escape living a life of hell.
posted by
Mother2303
on January 2, 2004 at 6:55 PM
| link to this | reply