Venting

janiejoey

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Hi Everyone,

My husband of 16 years hit me with his fist 3 times last night. Once behind my shoulder, then on my shoulder, and when I was trying to prevent being hit anymore I tried to kick him. That made him even more mad, so he hit me on the side of my head and flew my glasses off.

I was scared, angry and wanted to shout out. So I told him from the top of my lungs to get out of here. Several times to where my throat hurt. Probably not a very good thing to do. I finely dialed 911. And they took him away. I don't know what happens next. He no longer can e-mail me, mail me any letters, phone or anything to communicate with me. They probably told me for how long that would be, but I don't remember. I don't even know if I can tell his family. They should know. Tomorrow I'll asked those questions from the phone number they gave me.

It was over a stupid thing that doesn't even matter. The point is, is that I'm reaching out to vent everywhere I can, because I think it helps me to do that. Plus if anyone out there has had this done to them it would be great to share with other people, so they also would know what to do under those circumstances.

The saddest part about it is my grandson is here. And he was very smart and hid and locked in the bathroom door until the police arrived. We talked in front of the policeman, and I asked him if he wanted to stay or go home. My dear little one said if you want me to stay then I will. I told him I would love for him to stay. So he is here now with me, safe and his mother will pick him up tonight. We have stories to tell her.

Please know I have support from my family members on this horrible situation. But I wanted all of you to know because I want people out there to understand that there is help. You just need to get it and be safe.

I'm also very worried about my husband. Not once in our marriage did he hurt me physically. We got angry with each other sometimes to the point where we needed our own space for a few days, but never did he strike out. I'm just wondering if something is happening to him mentally or physically. I guess time will tell.

Thanks for the vent,

Janie

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Janie - I am SOOOO sorry to hear about this. You don't deserve that...you have given me some helpful advice before, recently actually, and are such a sweet person. Please - don't think that he will change. You did nothing to deserve this. Your grandson sounds like such a dear boy. I am glad he was there for you. God Bless - please keep us updated so we know you are okay...

HUGS, Clarissa
 
Oh my word, Janie. I'm picking my jaw up off the floor.

I'm so sorry this happened to you...and your grandson.

I have no advice to offer, just a shoulder. Vent away.
 
Janie,

I gasped out loud when reading your post and just want to express how sorry I am that this happened. Thank God you and your grandson are safe! It sounds as if you "have it together" with a solid support system in place, but ((((HUGS)))) to you. You know we are here for you.

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Wow, I am stunned. I am so sorry this has happened to you. I am glad that you have support from your family. {{{Hugs}}} to you. I'll keep you in my prayers.
LD
 
wow janie i am sorry to hear this. i think no matter if it was the first time or not you did the right thing but getting him out of there. if there is something going on with him this will pave the way for some help. i hope things will be okay for you and your family. i am sorry your grandson had to witness this. its nothing more frightening to a young child then seeing this, i know i grew up with it. i hope he is doing okay as well as you and vent anytime!!!

hugs and prayers

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Janie, I'm so sorry you and your grandson had to go through that. It sounds like an absolute nightmare. No one deserves that kind of treatment. I don't have any advice but I think you're following the right steps and will get plenty of great advice. Take care of yourself.

Amy
 
I'm so sorry to hear this happened to you -- I'm glad to hear you have a great family of support. I wish I could offer you more but I am sending you hugs and prayers.

Travis
 
janie, first of all i send you hugs and support. having been in a violent marriage, i know that talking about it really helps.

that said, you say your husband has never done this in 16 years of marriage. it would be very, very strange for an abuser to "hold it in" for so long. i know my ex-husband had done the same things to exes and even his mom and his behaviors showed early in our relationship.

anyway, what i am suggesting is that there *might* be a psychological/neurological reason for this. there is an area of the brain that controls aggression and, if damaged, or in alzheimers patients, can disinhibit aggressive behaviors. i am not saying this is the case, but it is not "textbook" (not to say it can't happen) for someone to physically abuse someone after 16 years of NO abuse (abuse can be verbal or physical). before my ex hit me, he was extremely verbally abusive until that didn't work anymore so he started to physically abuse me. at any rate, you have my support and feel free to PM me if you need to talk.
 
I am so sorry to hear about this, JJ, and so glad you and your grandson are okay! I was going to say something like what Lorie said, although Lorie said it much better. I've had several clients who had great marriages, and one of the spouses became violent either as a result of Alzheimer's or senile dementia. I also can't imagine a violent person holding it in for 16 years. I'm glad you handled things so well by calling the police. I hope your husband will get whatever treatment he needs, and stay far away from you unless and until his doctor says it's okay.
 
Janie,

Importantly you're ok and safe. A big hug to you and that grandchild, how terrifying it must have been for you both.

Hopefully your husband will get medical care and you'll find out why he snapped. Do not blame yourself for what happened or what happens from now. Feel free to vent we're here for you.
 
Oh Janie, I'm in near tears reading about this. How scary for you and your grandson to go through that. I agree with the other posters that your husband needs to see a doctor and find out why he snapped like that. In the meantime, keep yourself safe.

I went through a violent marriage many years ago and the signs were there from the get-go. Nothing like what you've described.

Talk away. The worse thing to do is to keep silent.

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

Diane
 
Oh Janie, I'm in near tears reading about this. How scary for you and your grandson to go through that. I agree with the other posters that your husband needs to see a doctor and find out why he snapped like that. In the meantime, keep yourself safe.

I went through a violent marriage many years ago and the signs were there from the get-go. Nothing like what you've described.

Talk away. The worse thing to do is to keep silent.

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

Diane
 

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