CARO DEIDRE: I’VE finally realised that my abusive husband doesn’t love me, but I’m too afraid to leave.
Last week he got angry for no reason, wrecked our home and hit me in the stomach.
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Sono 44, lui è 47. Siamo stati sposati per 20 years and our kids have grown up and left.
He was always controlling but has become a lot worse lately, which coincides with heavier drinking.
His violence was the last straw.
He says he loves me but I think he just needs me, and doesn’t want to let me go.
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He lies and cheats and when I confront him, he makes me feel like I’m going mad.
I know he’ll try to stop me leaving. Cosa posso fare?
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Women’s Aid (womensaid.org.uk) can advise you how to leave him safely, and give you emotional support.
Il mio pacchetto di supporto, Abusive Relationships, will also help.