Venting Update:

>Janie, you are a strong and brave woman. I admire how you
>have handled this problem, and how you are so willing to help
>others in similar situations. Stick to your guns, girl.

I can only add "Ditto" and more (((((((hugs)))))))). Take care Janie.

Jonahnah
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Janie,

I'm sorry I didn't know about your situation. I hope everything works out for you. Coming from an abusive alocholic relationship myself, I truly feel for you. I hope Joe meets your demands, otherwise I would walk away. I haven't had contact with my ex in over 12 years and I just found out that he went off the wagon again (and was possibly abusing his current wife). When I left the relationship, I also had gotten a call from his former girlfriend who was concerned about my kids and told me he did the same thing to her that he did to me.

I know it's really difficult to leave a long-term relationship even if the person has hurt you deeply. You need to do what's right for you and I hope that Joe can come around and be the husband that you fell in love with.

I also tried to make things work. I left twice and came back and finally couldn't take it anymore. I left for my safety and the safety of my children. Please be careful and stay strong. You are a truly special lady.

Please feel free to e-mail me if you need to talk or vent.

Marcy
 
I have more information on Turning Pointe.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911

Call Turning Pointe's 24 hour crisis line 1-877-923-1212 for support and resources from an advocate.

Danger increases after you leave an abuser. Plan an escape route for you and your children to use during a crisis.

Realize that once a pattern of abuse is established it will not end by itself. It will get worse over time.

It is confidential and emergency safe. One to one victim advocacy counseling for all domestic violence survivors.

Bilingual legal advocate assisting Spanish-speaking community.

Legal advocate assisting domestic violence survivors with legal questions and paperwork including accompaniment to legal proceedings.

"Illuminations" support group for survivors examining the power and control dynamics of their relationships.

"E.A.S.Y"(Educate and Support Yourself) classes.

A series of 6 educational classes for survivors of domestic violence.

Education and in-service workshops for survivors, the community and volunteers.

Community referral and networking.

No one deserves to be abused, here is a website www.turningpointe.org

Hope this may help someone someday,

Janie

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Janie, I want to extend cyber {{{HUGS}}} to you again and say I think it's wonderful that you are using your bad experience to help others who might face such circumstances. You seem very loving and generous and I hope your DH will a) get the help he needs, and b) realize what an incredible woman you are.

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Janie,


Thank you for posting Turning Pointe. I don't live in the States and its different here, but very much along the same lines. The E.A.S.Y classes sound like a great idea. Over here we try to educate women to start "watching for the signs" and put in place "safety plans". And focus on keeping them and children safe and out of harms way

I hope, like you, that others seek the help.

Best of luck and stay strong and safe,

Andrea :)
 
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