Venting Married and miserable

[wvemily]

I have had suicidal ideation for years. Medication has helped me get through the last few years. I both love and hate my husband. I feel like he is not completely sane. We have been together for 29 years. I want to leave but feel trapped. Also i make the money and he will sue for alimony even though he is mentally abusive. I just feel so stuck. I am only living for my dogs at this point.

 

[SanguineHare]

You said you both love and hate him. If you still have any positive feelings for the dude perhaps you should try couples counseling.

 

[Someone123]

I have had suicidal ideation for years. Medication has helped me get through the last few years. I both love and hate my husband. I feel like he is not completely sane. We have been together for 29 years. I want to leave but feel trapped. Also i make the money and he will sue for alimony even though he is mentally abusive. I just feel so stuck. I am only living for my dogs at this point.

Paying alimony is better than feeling trapped in a mentally abusive situation if you think you can survive financially while paying alimony; how stressed would the situation be financially if you paid alimony? I do agree with the above post that couples counseling might help, only you know if he would be open to this and to making changes through this.

 

[FuneralCry]

It can be a dreadful feeling to be trapped. I'm sorry you are going through this. It sounds like a horrible situation you are in. Whatever happens, I wish you the best.