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RE: I AM JUST SO TIRED! (Spousal Abuse)

I want to thank everyone that responded to my post yesterday. It really felt good to know that I was not alone and to know that I made the right deciosn but calling the police. That man, the same one I thought loved my so much was the same one that could have paralyzied me by kicking me in the back. This was not the first time he has hit me, there have been others but this is the first time I did not believe the lies of how he would not do it again. This is also the first time I really knew that one day he wold kill me if I did not do something about it. Each time he has hit me it has gotten worse and worse. I not only have to put up with the hitting but I have also had to endure verbal abuse that has hurt way more than anything physical ever could. I am just 30 years old and he is 45. He has already lived his life but I am just starting mine. I have given this man the last five years of my life and now I want my life back. I am in alot of pain and even as I write I can hardly sit in the chair. Forgive me for making this so long, but I just had to say thank you to all of you that responded to me yesterday, especially DENISE. If there are others out there like me and I am sure there are - PLEASE - get out before it is too late.    — [Anonymous] (posted on October 3, 2000)

October 3, 2000
I am so glad you have decided to get out of that relationship. My husband hit me once in the beginning of our marriage and swore to never do it again. The day he did is the day I walked out for good , taking only myself and the memories. My divorce will be finalized thursday and I haven't regretted my decision once. I now live with a wonderful man who cares for me and is my soul mate I believe. If I had stayed in the marriage I would never have the life I now live. The future is ahead of you , take what life has to offer you and enjoy each new day. If you want to talk, my e-mail address is [email protected]. Take care ,
   — Heather T.