To stay or leave....

by Dawn 12 Replies latest jw friends

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  BeautifulGarbage

  I think you have gotten some very good and heartfelt advice here.

  Please don't be too quick to throw in the towel.

  I hate the thought of children losing a stable and loving home. Please sit down and have a direct and honest conversation about your feelings with your husband.

  I'm going to be blunt. Put your happiness aside for just a moment. Would leaving your husband be in the BEST INTEREST of your children?

  When it comes to divorce, the vast MAJORITY of kids really take it on the chin and the scars last a lifetime. Please be sure it would be worth the cost in the end.

  Andee
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  musky

  Beautiful Garbage, Excellent comment! musky
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  Dawn

  Thank you all so much for your comments - I just can't tell you enough how much it helps to hear back from people who aren't biased (ie: our immediately family & friends here).

  Marilyn - you're right! I have suffered from self esteem and was raised by a very domineering father. So I need to take an honest look at how many of these problems are my fault for allowing it.

  Francois - what a wonderful post! I guess I was starting to get all wrapped up in my own feelings and forgetting about focussing on the kids.

  I went to Barnes & Noble tonight and bought a couple of marriage books. Adonai - thanks, I'm going to purchase that book also.

  Counseling almost everyone recommended this so I am calling around tomorrow to find a good marriage counselor.

  Again - thanks so much. I don't know what will happen down the road, but at least tonight I now have a small idea about what to do. I've got a direction to go in - earlier today I was so lost I couldn't do anything but go to bed and cry! You guys have been a life saver.