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In reply to the discussion: My ongoing exposure to domestic violence [View all]cliffordu
(30,994 posts)78. Please get some help -
You really need to speak with professionals.
I love DU, but I know of no one here qualified to help you in all of this.
You have all the support I can give.
Take care of yourself.
One more question: Does he hit the children?
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I agree. You should find an abused women's shelter. Don't try to go there, just call.
bluestate10
Feb 2013
#79
"Borderline Personality Disorder" is not something you want to raise kids around.
bemildred
Feb 2013
#10
Leave him, as everyone says, but in the meantime, ERASE THIS FROM YOUR SEARCH HISTORY!
Squinch
Feb 2013
#17
Yes. I think that warm comfy spot is a good part of a relationship. But when it is
geckosfeet
Feb 2013
#69
Don't avoid calling the police because it's "traumatizing for the kids." They've been through enough
Brickbat
Feb 2013
#63
Yes. I struggled for several months, then gave up and broke off the relationship.
slackmaster
Feb 2013
#41
Unless you want your kids to be more like their dad, you will get out and away from him!
Dustlawyer
Feb 2013
#38
Take it one day at a time and do it! Later you will look back and wished you had done it sooner!
Dustlawyer
Feb 2013
#53
point. this is what the boys learn. (and if she had girls, they would learn to live with it) nt
seabeyond
Feb 2013
#43
You're more likely to get good answers from a hotline professional than on this forum
slackmaster
Feb 2013
#55
"After I get his name off the deed, I can have the police remove him, and he will have no recourse"
kdmorris
Feb 2013
#73
I would leave him if I were you. For yourself, for your kids, and for your kids' future families.
Brickbat
Feb 2013
#62