Have you had an abuser die?
My ex husband who was abusive to me and abused my oldest daughter died unexpectedly a few weeks before Christmas. My daughter hadn't seen him in 10 years. My other children saw him once about 2 years ago. My son texted him once in a while.
The emotions that we are feeling are very complex. It's a mix of grief, relief, numbness, sadness, anger.
I would find it helpful if those who specifically lost an abusive parent or ex spouse can shed some light about what that has been like. I understand that everyone reacts differently. I want to hear different perspectives to help me gain a deeper understanding of what my daughter is going through.
I'm also feeling very lost right now.
My ex husband who was abusive to me and abused my oldest daughter died unexpectedly a few weeks before Christmas. My daughter hadn't seen him in 10 years. My other children saw him once about 2 years ago. My son texted him once in a while.
The emotions that we are feeling are very complex. It's a mix of grief, relief, numbness, sadness, anger.
I would find it helpful if those who specifically lost an abusive parent or ex spouse can shed some light about what that has been like. I understand that everyone reacts differently. I want to hear different perspectives to help me gain a deeper understanding of what my daughter is going through.
I'm also feeling very lost right now.