FORUMS

Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

  • 47,612Members
  • 1,358,869Posts
  • 1,400,000Visitors
Managing relationships

Marriage/abuse

MS12345Casual Contributor

Marriage/abuse

I have been separated for 4 months now as my husband is a drug addict. I had to tell home to leave as he wouldn't hange at all. He refused to go to rehab in Australia he went when he was overseas. Sometimes he would say I am coming home tonight and wouldn't for a few day's. More than once people called the police to try and find him. He didn't care that we called the police. He is so mean and didn't care that we were worried for him. He was taken to the hospital by the police by force twice because of the drugs. He one time begged me to agree that he could go home. I didn't really want to say yes. He then went to straight away to take drugs as I didn't have to go and pick him up. His mum blamed me for many thing's. One was you let him return to your house to die. His family is so mean to me. I am still recovering from all this pain and hurt. My counselor said I have been abused.

5 replies

1 - 5 of 5
1

In response to: Marriage/abuse

ElephantEar3Senior Contributor

Re: Marriage/abuse

That sounds like a lot to carry MS12345.

I am glad you have a counsellor and it does seem you have been through a lot.

Do you feel like you have enough supports in place at the moment?

i can provide some links or numbers if you need some

In response to: Marriage/abuse

rav3nSenior Contributor

Re: Marriage/abuse

hey there @MS12345 welcome to the forums.

taking care of loved ones can be a difficult task, and with your husband's drug addiction, i imagine the situation was much harder on you. i'm so sorry you had to deal with this. despite all the pain, i can see you've been incredibly brave in reaching out for support and working on your recovery journey. really proud of you for taking that step!! we're here for you 💙

In response to: Re: Marriage/abuse

MS12345Casual Contributor

Re: Marriage/abuse

Thank you. Some links would be great! I have some support from my psychologist, counsellor and friends.

In response to: Re: Marriage/abuse

JynxModerator

Re: Marriage/abuse

Hey @MS12345 just a lil tip, if you want other members to be notified that you've responded, you can tag them - use the @ symbol and a drop down will appear, and you can choose their name. If their name isn't there, you can type it out and it should then appear for you to select, then it will show up in blue, like this: @rav3n @ElephantEar3

Hope you're doing okay this evening! We got some more how-to stuff here if you need 😊

In response to: Re: Marriage/abuse

rav3nSenior Contributor

Re: Marriage/abuse

@MS12345 here's some links to check out 😊

that's great that you've also got those professional supports to lean on as well! how's your self-care been? hoping you've had a chance to pour some love and energy into your own cup 💙

1 - 5 of 5
1

SANE Forums is published by SANE with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health.

SANE Forums does not provide crisis support.
If you need immediate assistance, please see available crisis services.

Learn more about SANE and SANE services at sane.org

Back to top
SANE logo
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care NSQDMH Accreditation logo

Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.

Donate Now
Aboriginal flag
Torres Strait Islander flag
LGBT flag
Transgender flag

SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

Back to top
SANE logo
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care NSQDMH Accreditation logo

Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.

Donate Now
Aboriginal flag
Torres Strait Islander flag
LGBT flag
Transgender flag

SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

SANE is a public company limited by guarantee and registered tax-exempt charity with DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status.

Charity ABN 92 006 533 606. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. SANE, PO Box 1226, Carlton VIC 3053.