Recent content by Unfoldwings

Wanted to update you all - after he showed to my default custody hearing, he went back to Iowa. He got pulled over in some podunk county for traffic infractions, they towed his car, then extradited him to the county where he was on probation. They've since revoked his probation and gave him...

Left a man after 16 years of severe abuse. He has obvious but undiagnosed PTSD from military, childhood, and life events. I have PTSD now from trauma he caused me. If I didn't understand him then, I do now. I'm not out of the woods either as he continues to attempt contact even with restraining...

- I agree no contact is best, however he keeps violating the protection order and so far the state's attorney has only prosecuted one of the violations. Years of severe abuse - but the last straw was the last time he assaulted me in IA where we were living together (which he plead guilty to) I...

Thank you to all who have responded - I can see this forum will be a little silver lining to read positive comments and advice at the end of a hard day! I'm off to a counseling appointment now - anyone have any experience with EMGR therapy? I am considering it in a few weeks after the custody...

Thank you iamsensative. I just didn't know where to start. I've been so isolated for so long - I'm looking forward to some new online friends.

So glad to have tripped upon this site. Here's the background nutshell - I could use some help. Common type story initially. I grew up on a farm in the middle of nowhere. Met him at 19. He was 38 at the time. He is a Disabled Veteran. Fast forward 16 years later, I left him 2 months ago. I...