My Story ::  dawnmachele

How Did You Meet?

While working at a major company.

Describe your marriage before the problem.

Like Best friends. Had a great partnership with lots of fun times.

Tell us how you first realized you had a problem.

When spouse kept everything locked up in his office. Changed the locks every month. Spent the majority of 6 years not working, sleeping and in this locked office. He picked on people. Used people. He was the ultimate Narcissist!

What did you do about it or if you have not done anything yet, why?

I left in June 2007 and filed for divorce after 6 years of increasing domestic violence. I have full legal and physical custody of my child. We have a permanent restraining order. The divorce has been going on for 2 years. He is on lawyer no 6 and still does not work. I let go of my attorney due to lack of funds. I am the one working and raising 3 kids and he get 1/2 of my income. I want this divorce to end, but he and his lawyer wont end it. They are trying to distroy my family. I dont know where else to turn. He is ruining me.

If you're not yet divorced, what is your greatest fear?

That he will continue until I am financial, emotionally and physically destroyed.

If you're not yet divorced, what two tips would you share with others?

Do your homework ahead of time. Make copies of important docs and save outside of home in secure place. Remove personal items to safe place.

If your divorce is final, what was the hardest part of the divorce?

Not over yet!

If your divorce is final, what two tips would you share with others?

Not Over Yet!