Thanks for the hugs, smooches and understanding. Y'know, I don't think he would have ever hurt our son.
Our son is 29 years old and has lived with his Dad off and on since his senior year in high school. I never interfered with his Dad's visitation rights or said anything negative about his Dad. I was lucky when it came to the times my son did stay with his Dad because his aunt was made co-guardian with my ex so she was there to watch out for him. Also, I've never doubted my ex loves our son as much as I do. Heck, two days after we found out I was pregnant he bought our son his first toy. He just knew the baby was going to be a boy so he bought him a bright red large Tonka mustang.
One good benefit about not talking badly about his Dad is my son has seen how his Dad has been in other relationships so he understands why I divorced him.
My ex isn't all bad, he has his good points too, I'm just extremely grateful I wasn't one of those who stayed and stayed until I did end up dead.
Hugs back at you!
Sweet One, you may have filed the paperwork, but it was your husband who broke the covenant. I pray for blessings upon and in and through you in the Powerful Name of Jesus Christ.
There are thousands and thousands of stories like yours, and so many women who don't dare to leave - they feel damned if they do and damned if they don't.
Even Dr. Laura says first thing in her book, The Proper Care and Feeding... that her advice does not apply to women married to "jerks".
I hear that!