The horrible reality of spousal abuse.

[Socrates the Greek]

Re: RE: The horrible reality of spousal abuse.

Don't forget the women who hit their husbands either.

To me it is always refreshing and makes life a little easier to live as a man when I see females say things like this. Thank you! This isn't a one sided issue.

I do not understand how a man, who is supposed to love his wife, can raise a hand at her. I want my wife to be happy and relaxed so we can have life abundantly, not fear and depression that drains life.

Good post Jay,

 

[Socrates the Greek]

Re: RE: The horrible reality of spousal abuse.

God bless you Wednesday.

There's a lot of pain out there.

Been through it myself. About a month or so ago
the AARP magazine for anyone over 50 in the U.S.
retailed a story about old age spousal abuse.

Just a couple getting old together and going
through it together is a trial let alone when abuse
comes into the picture.

It's a sadness.

Immeasurable.

Jim that is the moment many people married for long stretches fear from, and ask the question how will I be treated in my 80’s? a very serious loaded question which for sure demands and answer, how will my spouse care for me when I am old and difficult?. My self I have been married for 31 years and I know my mission will be fulfilled when I make my wife smile at old age.

 

[Socrates the Greek]

Battered men and women

I have been leading an evening group for over five years now of battered people - spouses, lovers, friends, enemies, and the ratio so far is 65% women - 35% men - nobody could be more surprised than I.

I had seen the studies and research but didn't believe the stats until they became my weekly verification.

There is no end to the vicious creativity we use when hurting those who have reached into our basic self and found the keys
to our need to lash out physically as well as verbally.

One day I am going to arrive at the meeting place and nobody will be waiting.

A dream of mine.

[Edit:] The group is comprised of adults only - I could never handle child abuse - it takes a very special kind of forgiving person to moderate that facet of inhumanity.

Wednesday's Child, you are very inspiring and the world is the sand and you are the diamond. Good for you the world is a better place because of people like you, I enjoy having you as a forum participant on a subject very dear to me.