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• If you worry about what other people think you will never live your own life.  i left after 36 years of verbal AND physical abuse.  It was the scariest thing I had ever done...yes, make a plan.  See an attorney (first visit is usually free)  That
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• You're welcome, Linda. I agree with you. I do read novels with younger characters, but I get a little tired of the immaturity sometimes, and the issues that don't need to be issues. A mature adult is so much more interesting. And, I enjoy Elizabeth B
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• To all those Vibrant Women who have, like me, left abusive relationships - whether verbal, emotional, psychological, spiritual, physical, financial, social...or all of the above! - I say congratulations to us! When I read this post, I think to mys
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• The advice you were given above is very wise. These are women who have been there...which should give you reason to think seriously about taking the steps needed to get away. Why do you keep threatening to leave?  Perhaps you are thinking he will
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