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polly7

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13. Well you are in between the proverbial rock and hard place, and you can't stay there, emotionally.

Sun May 1, 2016, 10:13 PM

May 2016

You're eventually going to suffer physically from the stress as well. I hope people who live in the U.S. and know your system can come up with some suggestions ... but you're certainly not betraying her by talking about it and have absolutely nothing to feel guilty about.

You both are suffering. If she won't accept that she needs help at least, please, try very hard to get it for yourself. I wish I could help ... keep sharing - others will have suggestions, I'm sure.

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Not sure who to ask, or how [View all] Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 OP

I'm not a pro, elleng May 2016 #1

Thanks Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #2

I think you need to connect her to help. I'd start by reviewing this material. MADem May 2016 #3

Thanks Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #4

If she's capable of harming you, or herself, you may find you have to take action. MADem May 2016 #5

She has never gotten physical, but Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #7

Does she have a trusted friend you could ask to bring it up to her? polly7 May 2016 #6

No. Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #8

You're in a terrible position. polly7 May 2016 #9

Soul destroying... Yeah. Apt description. Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #10

I live in Canada and I'm not sure how different things are for you there wrt mental polly7 May 2016 #11

Joint counseling? No. No way. Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #12

Well you are in between the proverbial rock and hard place, and you can't stay there, emotionally. polly7 May 2016 #13

second that you get some help for your self. mopinko May 2016 #14

find the nearest chapter of nami. they have support groups, and should be able to hook you up w a co Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #15