I am in an emotionally and verbally abusive marriage. I was planning on moving out and separating for a while but now my husband is willing to start attending church and go to counseling with me. I would like to preserve my marriage if possible but I don't know if I should still move out while we work on our issues or should I stay in our home. Any suggestions?
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That may well depend on how safe the environment is for you and any children you have. If you don't feel assured of a reasonable existence for the present a separation may be wise.
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I believe he is willing to change. Things are pretty good right now. He is being very kind and respectful. I am praying this continues so that my marriage can be saved.
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Obviously this is something for you and God to work through. The cycle of abuse usually has a number of different phases...the honeymoon phase, the tension phase, the abuse phase, the apology phase...round and round. Sometimes we do not see the cycle happening. We believe that 'it won't happen again' or we latch on to whatever bit of hope or evidence so we can believe 'it will be different this time'.
I don't mean to sabotage any good things that are happening in your relationship. Miracles can happen, but I would just stay aware and stay strong.
I went to Celebrate Recovery meetings, which helped me to recover from the pain and wreckage, and to get some coping skills and support. I recommend it to anyone that is inclined to it. God be with you.
I don't mean to sabotage any good things that are happening in your relationship. Miracles can happen, but I would just stay aware and stay strong.
I went to Celebrate Recovery meetings, which helped me to recover from the pain and wreckage, and to get some coping skills and support. I recommend it to anyone that is inclined to it. God be with you.
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