Leaving My Husband

United States
October 4, 2009 1:02pm CST
I have to leave my husband. He is verbally abusive and a gambler. We never have any money. We have been eating at soup kitchens. I have been suicidal for two days. If it weren't for my children then I would've done it. I need serious advice on what is the best way to get this done.
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4 responses
• India
5 Oct 09
Though this must be a very tough decision, but you would be better off without a gambler husband…gamblers never ever change, no matter what they say or what happens to the family. Your kids would be your pillar of strength and source of sustenance once you get out of that house and get your life sorted. I cant give you any legal advise and I’m sure there are agencies that would help you out better, but have belief in the future and take care of yourself. You definitely deserve a better deal an I’m sure you would find a better partner in the near future.
• United States
5 Oct 09
Go to a women's shelter. They are there to help women like you get back on their fet and give them a place to go. Once you are there then go on with divorce proceeding and figure out if you can get any help from family members or close friends because you will need to get a full time job in order to pay for those kids and be able to get a house. And don't think you can't get a job in this economy - there are a ton out there and if need be go to the unemployment office and see if they have any ideas for you. Its another federal resource out there that is for you to use so use it!
@sanell (2112)
• United States
4 Oct 09
go to a women shelter with your kids, just take what you have on your back, your babies and go. Check with the State and see what kind of assistance you can get, and finally see if they can help you file for separation or divorce so that you can obtain whatever assistance you can get. I am so sorry this is happening to you and I wish you and your kids the best of luck. Just know that you are a strong woman and mother and your kids need you now more than ever, stay safe!
@clorissa123 (4926)
• United States
4 Oct 09
In this serious situation, I assume that you already tried to have a conversation with your hubby, but he didn't really much respect you at this point, didn't he? So, What is the best way to do, it is to get a divorc lawyer, or community service social worker who can really help you out on this whole situation. You might get more wise advise from them than from us. And they will guide you through all the legal procedure on their part. I am sorry to hear that you going to get divorce. Hang in there, and you will get better.