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Posted by Kahlee on March 16, 2008, at 22:41:04
I am so tired of being hopeless. Don't misunderstand, I am not suicidal. I am a mother and that, above all, keeps me fighting everyday to find a way to make things better. I would never leave my babies. I am living in a loveless marriage. My husband is more like a roommate. We get along fine, but I have no desire to be intimate with him. We have had our issues, but he's a good man. He's never done anything horrible (cheat, abuse, etc.) I have this "pattern" with men. When we become close, like family, I am not able to be intimate anymore. Yes I was abused. Yes it was by a family member. I haven't told anyone about this but I am not in denial. I just don't see how making this information public will help anything. This site is able to assure anonymity, so I can say what I need to. Please don't attack me and tell me that I am doomed because I am not willing to confront my abuser. I am beyond depressed. I am destroyed. I carry on everyday feeling this emptiness and sadness in my soul. I want to release my husband from this union with me, he shouldn't have to live in a marriage without sex, without intimacy. I want what's best for him, and especially for my babies. I know that no matter what happens he and I will need to cooperatively co-parent for the rest of our lives. So would it be wise to end this before we end up hating one another? I'm not a bad person, but I just don't know what to do. I have been so blessed in my life, I feel guilty that I can't find a way to be happy...
Posted by MidnightBlue on March 17, 2008, at 21:56:21
In reply to what's wrong with me?, posted by Kahlee on March 16, 2008, at 22:41:04
You might want to post this on the psychology board and you will get more responses. Several women have discussed this subject in the past.
I do think you need to talk to someone about what has happened to you. Does your husband know you were abused? I'm sorry you are in so much pain.
MidnightBlue
Posted by honeybees on March 18, 2008, at 21:53:34
In reply to what's wrong with me?, posted by Kahlee on March 16, 2008, at 22:41:04
kahlee,
i wish i could reach through the screen and give you a hug. never blame only yourself, it takes two to make a marriage work, just be realistic. i was with a man for 8 years, two of which were sexless. and during those two years, i found other men to be with when i should have just let him go. i have since come clean with him and am battling my own demons... but i know this much, i am worthy of a loving partner who i feel alive with and SO do YOU.
follow your heart and know that you are never alone,
best of luck
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