How do you move on after emotional/verbal abuse...still have to interact with kids.
Need some help. I left my verbally and emotionally abusive relationship over a year ago. Unfortunately I have to still interact with my ex because we have 2 young children. He still calls me names like stupid and idiot and b**** when I try to talk about the kids. I have limited my interactions with him but he is still so mean. Now he is being hateful and mean to our babysitter (goes between our homes). I try to set boundaries with him but the thought of dealing with this is emotionally exhausting. I try really hard to set boundaries but I can't stand the yelling, name calling and abusive behavior. How do you cope with this?
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Thanks. I have consulted my attorney, and unfortunately, she tells me there is nothing I can do as long as he is caring for the kids and not physically assaulting me. I feel so stuck.
Hopefully someone on here will have some real advice for you. I can't imagine what you're going through.
That’s horrible, I’m so sorry. Can you go to just written communication—texts and emails? For me, abuse feels less harsh when I don’t have to hear it out loud. And you could have more control over when you choose to read them and process them in your own time.
You would also have a written record of how he speaks to you in case that’s ever relevant and also he may edit himself a little more if he has to take the time to write it.
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I'm so sorry you're going through this. I'm not sure what the right answer is...why do you need to put you and your children through this? I wonder if he would be open to some sort of therapy. You and your kids deserve better.