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Am I doing the right thing?

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lostnalone1

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Me and my husband have been arguing for quite a while, and about 6 weeks ago I had had enough and I snapped at him, he then tried to strangle me he actually attacked me. I recently found out I am pregnant too. I still love this man and he is trying to get help but am I doing the right thing by staying away even though I still love him and want him back?
 

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Honey, the MOST important thing for you right now is to stay safe.!

If that means staying away from your husband, then that is the right thing for you to do. If you don't want to do that for yourself, then you need to do that for your baby. You are the only one who can protect your child right now.

God does not want you to live in a situation where you are constantly fighting and being harmed. He does not want you to put yourself at risk. He wants what is good for you, and being a with a man, even your husband, who is capable of hurting you is not what is best.

IF he truely repents and gets healed up, not just help, but actually displays proof of change, then I would say return to him. But this evidence of change needs to be consistantly present for a duration of time, not just words spoken, not just a few good deeds, but lasting evidence, without being prompted. He has to choose repentance, and he has to work to get well, or he can't be trusted.

Forgiveness on your part toward him does not require trust. It if foolish to trust someone who is not trustworthy. You would be putting yourself at risk for further harm, and not only yourself, but also your child.

Speak with people in person: a pastor, a counselor, godly family and close friends. Keep them up to date on all the circumstances. Allow the people who know you well and love you to speak into your life, and let them help you to make good choices. We are to seek godly council.

Stay safe. Give it time. Wait on the Lord to move and to tell you what to do.

Blessings and grace to you!
 
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I agree with Searcherkris. I am currently separated from my husband too. I felt the exact same way when I first asked for the separation. I felt like a bad person and wasn't sure if I was doing the right thing. Now, I am so glad I did. After going to counseling, I realized that I had been severely abused...mostly verbally and a few times physically. I got to the point where I was so confused that I didn't even know what was right or wrong anymore and I thought that I was crazy. I thought that because he never severely hurt me that I should not complain. But any abuse is damaging...even if there are no visible scars. Asking for a separation is a way of standing up for yourself and asking for change. Our christian counselor has been a great help in our situation. He is counseling my husband separately and is helping me to feel for when the best time is to get back together. And my counselor says he always recommends a separation in all cases of abuse...especially sexual or physical abuse. When the subject of abuse is confronted, sometimes it can get worse or escalate which is why it is very important to be out of harms way. I know for me, it would have been impossible to make things right while still living together. We argued constantly, and it just kept getting worse. Things started escalating to pushing and shoving, which is the start of physical abuse. Sometimes you have to separate in order to work things out. And moving back in together too soon, can potentially do more damage than good.

I'll be praying for you, your husband, and your baby! Hang in there! Send me a message if you ever need to talk.
 
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Hey Lostnalone1! :)
I don't know how you feel but i believe your doing the right thing for now. You should protect your self and your baby because right now saftey is the most important thing in your life for now. Even though your away from your husband you should still try to encourage him in some way to do the right thing by getting help or stuff. For now all i can say is just keep praying for your relationship with your husband and i will also be praying for you too. I hope you baby is beautiful and healthy and i hope he grows up to live for God. Until i talk to you later i will be praying for you. Good bye and have a good night! :amen:
 
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trubeliever89

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The Bible says absolutely. I'm not even going to ask whether or not he is saved or not. But the Bible teaches that what God has brought together (marriage) should not be separated. And there are many passages in Scripture that speak of that. I can get them for you and talk to you about it if you'd like, but then again... I'm a guy and I'm 18 and you're a woman and you're 20 (according to CF) and I dunno how comfortable you'd be with me sharing this very delicate stuff with you. Even still, I agree with what the others have said about protecting yourself. Just because God does not delight in divorce, it doesn't mean that you should sit back in harm's way.
 
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I'm not sure if it is appropriate for teenagers to be posting to adults who have been married and are facing separation and divorce.

It's not my intention to offend anyone, and I do understand that teens are intelligent and entitled to their opinions. However, there is a lack of life experience and possibly (probably?) some nievity present.

Kids just can't totally get what adults have faced within their marriages, and I feel concern that the topic may not be good for them to be exposed to in this manner.
 
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I believe you are doing the right thing. You are standing up for yourself and telling your husband that he can no longer abuse you. I know from your other thread that you are living with your parents right now. Be sure to tell them what's going on.

This is no the way God would want his beautiful daughter to be treated.

Husbands are suppose to love there wives like Christ loves the church. Live with you in an understanding way. Honor you as an heir in Christ.
 
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Me and my husband have been arguing for quite a while, and about 6 weeks ago I had had enough and I snapped at him, he then tried to strangle me he actually attacked me. I recently found out I am pregnant too. I still love this man and he is trying to get help but am I doing the right thing by staying away even though I still love him and want him back?
Yes you are doing the right thing. without any doubt.

Stay away and stay safe
 
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trubeliever89

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Hey searcher!

I really really REALLY appreciate your post! I think it's really great to put people's circumstances and really protect them. I also JUST realized where she posted this (Marriage Ministry > Divorced or Separted) I don't ever go on this part of the thread for the reason you gave. So I am sorry for posting. However, I believe that what the Bible has to say applies no matter, and that's all I tried to offer.
 
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