It sounds like most of us have the same reasons – guilt and fear. My children are my main concern, my younger 2 idolise their Dad but my eldest hates him because he is treated differently. His Dad is vile to him, swears at him all the time and is emotionally abusive to him. We argue all the time and tonight I have told him to leave but he refuses. If I leave I have to take the children because I fear he would turn them against me. I couldn’t live without them. I sit in my room most evenings crying and feel so lonely. None of my friends know the full extent of the situation, one knows a bit but she is busy with her own life. I put a mask on it and to be honest when I’m with my friends I am so happy but when we are alone together I am miserable and walk on eggshells. I hate my life and what I have become. I feel weak but empowered to protect my children. I just don’t know where to begin.
