Posted by sassyfrancesca on September 5, 2008, at 8:20:06
In reply to My husband is in therapy, posted by Tamar on September 4, 2008, at 16:55:06
Oh, sweetie: i was married to a verbal abuser for 31 years. I hope you will read the book that saved my life. The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans; I believe this book should be required reading for everyone on the planet.
Verbal abuse affects 1 in every 3 women in the U.S. (probably around the world).
I am the moderator of an abused survivors' group.
Unless his therapist is specifically trained in verbal abuse, nothing will happen
Abuser who go into therapy (unless they are super motivated), rarely stay the course; they really dont believe THEY have a problem.
you need to do what YOU need to do for yourself.
Hugs and Love, Sassy
As far as your "bargain"----it didn't include abuse; that is a deal-breaker....
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