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I'm new here- xp trouble in paradise

imageBlueyes623Not RankedJoined on 05-01-20121 Posts15 PointsBlueyes623 is online. Last active: 04-30-2012, 9:57 PMNewbieI'm new here-longHi ladies.  I'm new here and wanted to introduce myself and possibly get some advice. I'm 30 years old, i have a great career and have been married for 9 months( no kids). My husband has post traumatic stress disorder and anger issues related to his childhood. He is emotionally abusive and quickly escalates to become aggressive to others.  He is in therapy and seeing a psychiatrist and on meds as well. He is not physically abusive, but verbally is just as difficult.  He has also had multiple physical fights with random people over road rage, etc but has never been arrested. I thought with the appropriate help, he could improve and gain more control over his anger.  Honestly, I'm very unhappy, depressed and anxious. I have to walk on eggshells and it still does not resolve the issues.  I do love him and also feel sorry that he has all these issues--I guess that's why I've stayed this long.I'm contemplating divorce. I just can't stand to be so unhappy and I'm scared to have children because I think his emotional issues are unhealthy. I'm scared of being a "failure" at marriage.  I guess I am embarrassed that "a girl like me" has gotten into a "situation" like this.   Advice is appreciated.. 
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Re: I'm new here- xp trouble in paradise

  • You will get some great advice from the ladies on this board but I just wanted to say that no one should ever have to walk on eggshells around another person. I've been in your shoes to a milder degree and I remember dreading him walking through the door from work, not knowing what kind of mood he would be in and if he would ruin my whole night. If anyone has failed at the marriage, it's him. You're young and have no children, which makes it the easiest possible position for leaving the situation. Can you imagine bringing children into this situation, them spending their lives hoping Dad won't explode on them?
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  • I agree with Starburst! No one should have to live in that situation. I wouldn't be able to stay married to someone like that, I am sorry you're going through these issues.
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