My sister is leaving her alcoholic and violent husband. I am so proud of her! A couple of years ago she gave him another chance, and even he understands that he lost her when he decided that alcohol is more important. We have had a few threads about domestic violence, alcohol abuse and the like, and I hope that those who read these types of threads and are experiencing these relationships see that people are able to go on, to live life and be happy. People like this rarely change, and if they do, it is rare that it lasts. Once a person is back with the abuser, then the abuser has the power back.

My sister and I went through many similar experiences in our lives, we just reacted to them a bit differently. I am so glad that she is always willing to try and stand on her feet again. She is very courageous, and I love her very much.

Gotta go call my sister.....

That's very cool bluesbaby ... it must be a huge step for her and I'm sure she'll appreciate the support you're giving her. It's a joy to read that she's taking control ... I wish you both well.

Reincarnate said:

Well, I really think this is the time she will do it. She had to sneak out last time, and she isn't this time..more of a 'hey, you didn't live up to your promise, and there is no compromise with this'. Plus, she told the whole family. Many things she did not do before. Thanks for the thoughts for her. She needs to do this for her, but also to show her son and her daughter that people do not get treated this way.

Sounds like she's taking charge of her life now. Good for her!

tell her i said....


AWESOME JOB !!!!!

and congrats to you i know you worry about her

bluesbaby said:

FOOKIN AWESOME ... MON !!

This is today's sky... since you asked.



Bright skies do exist... and oh how beautiful they can be...

Best wishes for your sister and her children... their happiness/wellness.

And to you.

absolutely stunning, Julie


thank you for sharing that

Im glad Blues... She will not regret it

I know. and believe me, as much as we wanted to give her husband a chance..we really embraced him as much as possible when they got back together....we are glad that she is doing this.

I hope he gets his life together too, but away from her.

Very well done for your sister... it's a shame that more women that find themselves in these relationships can't find the courage to move on...

..sure, it's a hard thing to do but when the short term pain is over and when she is ready to, she will find a decent guy out there and the the years of happiness ahead of her will be worth it

I'm always happy to hear that your sister had the strength to leave an abusive realtionship. Good for her!! It's not an easy thing to do and I know this personally having been there myself. Continue to give her the support she needs, just as you have been doing for her. I'm glad for the both of you.