i need to get this out

[loveallfurryfriends]

I just caught this post, I am so sorry that this is happening to you. I just want you to know that there IS better life out there for you. Leave-- he is probably not going to change, you do not have to live like this. No man ever has the right to beat you, drunk or not. Please know that I'm praying for you. I know that there are others here who have been through this, they can point you in the right direction. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[jennielynn1970]

Anyone hear of any current updates?? Things tend to escalate in these matters, not get better, unfortunately.

[pitc9]

I keep coming back to post but never know what to say, I don't feel right telling her things that I should be doing as well.

So for now Gayle... do I as I say and not as I do....

Sure.. it will get better... then it will go back to the same ****. Time after time after time. It is a loosing battle, but you don't have it fight it alone.

The first thing you need to do is LEAVE!

{{HUGS}}

[dukedogsmom]

I, too, was married to an ***. I didn't receive physical but there was lots of verbal abuse and he was very controlling. Duke and his poor dog received lots of physical violence. It made me sick. Made me feel like a coward because I couldn't protect them, like I allowed it. Please realise it's not your fault. I hope you can find the courage and strength to get out of this. There should be a shelter in your area that will allow you and your animals. Do you have any friends or family that can help? Please check in with us.

[loveallfurryfriends]

Just checking in. Just want Gayle to know that she is in my thoughts.

[micki76]

Gayle, I know we don't know each other, but you have to make this stop. Abusers RARELY stop the abuse, even if the addiction (in this case drinking) stops. Alcohol doesn't make him hurt you, he does that because there's something wrong inside him. The alcohol simply unleashes the monster within. And it's likely that he will become MORE abusive without it.

PLEASE get help before something horrible happens.

[jennielynn1970]

Has anyone heard from Gayle?? I'm hoping she's ok. I'm worried since she hasn't posted in days!

[Twisterdog]

Abusers RARELY stop the abuse, even if the addiction (in this case drinking) stops. Alcohol doesn't make him hurt you, he does that because there's something wrong inside him. The alcohol simply unleashes the monster within. And it's likely that he will become MORE abusive without it.

Excellent point. Very true.