I (30 ftm) am in a verbally, emotionally and financially abusive relationship with my youngest child’s father (34 m) and even though neither of us wants to be together, I have no real way to leave. I kinda want to do this AMA so people can maybe understand why some people don’t leave abusive relationships even when they want to.
Ask me anything.
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What is preventing you from leaving?
Why exactly can’t you leave?
Could your other children’s parents be of any help?
You know that there are help services for people in your position, don’t you?
I’ve been there. I’m very sorry.
How many children do you have? How old are they? Do you work?
Sorry, not clear – does ftm stand for “first time mom” or “female to male”?
I know this isn’t an advise thread so forgive me for that but there are charities and organisations that can help. Never ever stay in that situation for your child’s sake as well as yours.
Is their anyway you can get a free phone from the government and make plans on leaving like get with your doctor and have him understand what’s going on so you can get meds. Then have a friend get you while he is at work
If you can get to a library or somewhere with a public computer look up how to contact your local battered and abused women’s shelter
See if where you live has any support for getting out of these situations, I know some cities have programs set up to help. I’m so sorry you have to go through that.