I am truly hurt 😔

Here too to add my support to you @Nay69

Oh wow @Nay69

This has to be tough - no one deserves to be treated in such a way - you are worth so much more than that

I know your baby girls loves her Dad but this is not good for her either - and I guess you know drinking can only work for a short while - and this isn't good for your little girl either

You do need someone to guide you - I left my ex-h with my little girl when she was 7 and she was upset and cried a lot to go home and I went home - I had to leave eventually and did - but I wonder if that (going back only to leave again) was a good thing or a bad thing - it's hard to make decisions like that and I understand

I hope you can find someone to help - I don't know where to look but no man has a right to ill treat his wife/partner/girlfriend like that - it's so cruel

All the best possible under the circumstances - you are not alone

Dec

@Nay69 I am sorry I dropped out of conversation last night. My son came home.

I hope you have found a way to gather yourself.

The other people made good suggestions. It is a pity that LIFE has been medicalised, but it is better than getting no support.

Tears can be cleansing, but also an indicator. I stayed in an abusive relationship for far too long. I came from a "marriage is for life" family. I think I have already told you my history.

Establish some support in real life with some agency or doctor, while you sort through your issues and see whether staying or leaving is appropriate.

In the meantime, the forum can give some moral support.

I wish it was not this hard. Nay

Hello @Nay69 and kudos/hugs to all who've supported you.

I don't think we've met before. Seeing your crushing words though, I thought I'd send my love and support.

This past weekend women from all over the country walked the streets of their communities to shout out for domestic violence to stop. It's a horrid cycle...

Your glass is only a finite quantity of tolerance Nay. Once it fills, the crying, worry, guilt etc will increase finding it even more difficult and confusing to leave. Early intervention, especially while your little one's small, is the ideal in DV circles.

Hopefully there's a DV coordinator in your area who can advise and talk you through whatever decision you make. Stay or leave, they'll respect your right either way. Your local community services office or police will give you the number. You aren't alone!!

I wish you well my sweet. One day at a time; one decision at a time.

My thoughts are with you...

Hope xo

Thinking of you @Nay69 Try and take care of the basics. I find that without sleep everything looks even worse. If you eat a little, you'll gain some energy, The situation sounds very, very draining. If you can make a little bit of space for yourself in terms of self care, reaching out for help will become more doable.

@Nay69, are you ok , love to hear from you my friend xx