I had been verbally physical abuse and sexually assaulted by my husband Michael in such a way and so many times but he intimidated me always, that I had never said anything cause am afraid of him. This past Christmas couldn’t took it anymore, and decided I will confront him to tell him I want to get divorce. We had been married for 20 years. He retaliated, accusing me of trying to killed him and called the police on me, failed a restrain order kick me out of our house, close all our joining accounts and pretended to be the victim. Since then I have been living a nightmare and am staying with a good friend. I am extremely afraid and fear for my life. He said he won’t stop till he putt me in jail.
He is the perpetrator, and the abuser, and now I am the one persecuted by the police. I need help please, I don’t know what to do.
Thank You,
Claudia, age 50
Claudia,
Thank you for reaching out. It is not uncommon for this type of domestic abuse to play out this way. Your fear is valid. One place to start seeking help if you are in the United States is at The National Domestic Violence Hotline or http://www.thehotline.org/ – The website offers some great information and the hotline will offer someone to talk to who can help you and your specific situation. It is a really good resource. Know that I will continue to keep you in my thoughts as you navigate this. Light and love to you, Alissa