Since TIP doesn't seem too TIPsy

[sherbanator]

Good job leaving, I imagine that was very hard to do. Stay the course, you're an amazing mom and incredibly strong.

[Deleted]

I too felt like I couldn't leave over emotional abuse. Like I was waffling over it for 7 months until he did end up being physical. Somehow it was so easy to walk away after that. I'm proud of you for doing this for yourself and your kids. Like others said, it will be hard at first but you'll thank yourself in a year.

[jojoandleo]

I am so sorry you found yourself here, but I am so proud of you for being able to get out. I was in an emotionally abusive relationship, but that is not even why I left. I didn't even see it until I had been away from a good 6 months. One of the big issues with emotional abuse is how much it messes with your head. I was so convinced that *I* had issues. *I* was the one who had an anxiety disorder and was always nervous and a bit paranoid (although, turned out I wasn't paranoid, I was right). He made it seem like he was HELPING ME realize how fucked up I was. When in reality, he was fucking me up.

Take time for yourself. You are allowed to make mistakes, or feel guilty. But, you aren't to blame for any of this. You are doing what is best for you and your children. *hugs*

[glynn]

Sorry, hugs.... It will get better.