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What do I do?

Today my husband said he was going to do a job so we would have some money to pay some bills. He left around noon, and the young man who took him came back around 7:30 and gave us a 20 dollar bill, said he told him to give it to me, he just left us with nothing and none of the bills have been paid! The water is already off and the lights are due to be off this week. Rent, car furniture, cable and net( for my schooling)... NOTHING is paid!!! I'm not working yet, what do I do now, and how could he do this to us? I know he'll be back in a few days telling me it was some how my fault, and that if I hadn't been such a b**** he wouldn't have had to leave. But I just don't see how this could be my fault!! I have tried to forgive him for each of his affairs, and for all the verbal abuse, he makes me feel so horrible about myself, then he pulls something like this, I gusee to show me I can't make it without him, and I always seem to fall for it!! I am just so lost right now! I mean, I want out and I was planning to get a job and save for an apartment then move as soon as I could. But I would never have left without telling him and I certainly would not have left him in this situation!!!!

by LM375   16 Posts 
Posted on 6/2/2008 3:17 AM
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LM375
I don't have much family either. If you think about it you probably took care of everyone including him. You will be fine on your own. It will be rough for a little bit but I have faith in you. From what you said about your STBX you will probably be better off financially without him. The churches have gotten better about recognizing when someone truly needs to get a divorce. I am glad your Pastor is helping you.
 
After my oldest daughter's ex beat her the small congreation of her church collected the money for her to get a divorce. As soon as she got on her feet she paid them back every last penny. She was in another state and didn't tell me what was going on in her life. She still lives two states away and I see her every few years.
Good luck on the job hunt. You will be okay.
by trisha9054   2110 Posts
Posted on 6/2/2008 3:34 PM
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LM375, I am glad that you are ready to get away from your abuse! I wish you the best of luck, plus you have one foot out already great. After you get set up give your family a call maybe they can be back in your life now!  It is not your fault ok for what has happen in your marriage. There is this saying when one door shuts there is something better out there just waiting for you.
Good luck and take care with your new future!
by cancer   32 Posts
Posted on 6/2/2008 2:16 PM
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Thank you! I can't leave the kids, so driving just isn't an option for me. I am going to try to get back into juvenile detention. I made a few calls this morning, since I was already up...go figure, and I think I may have gotten my foot in the door for a good facility! Also I spoke with my pastor and he is trying to find a place for the kids and me closer to our home area. My stbx moved us out here away from everyone almost a year ago, I guess I know why now, there isn't any one here to help us! For the first time in 18 years I am being told by a pastor to leave and get a divorce, it really makes me feel better about actually going through with it!
 I don't have family any more, they all disowned me because I stood up for him and wasn't able to just leave and stay away a long time ago. I miss them, but I made my choice then they made theirs!
 Wish me luck, for the first time in my life I am going to be on my own, and for the first time in 18 years I am actually ready to get a divorce and move on!!!
by LM375   16 Posts
Posted on 6/2/2008 11:44 AM
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Do you still have your CDL to drive a truck? School is almost out. If you have to; put the kids with family and hit the road until you get straightened out again. It will give you the time you need away from your husband to get your mind straight and figure out what you want. You should be able to pay your realtives and save money too.
I didn't totally realize what was going on in my marriage until my ex went to work on a temp. job overseas. I always thought it was me and knew something wasn't right. The temp jobs ran into 10 years and I found out what the problem had been. He married me with the intention of continuing to see other women. I couldn't see that while he was home with me.
Will going back to trucking be hard on everyone? Yes, it will.
And only do it as a last option. Make sure you run it by an attorney. If that is not an option try to get help at your local agencys. Some of the churches sponsor food programs for a reasonable price. Can you double the kids up and rent a room? He has put you in a bad position and IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT!!!
by trisha9054   2110 Posts
Posted on 6/2/2008 8:54 AM
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