- Set that boundary for YOU and get back some self respect. - She has you on a leash and only you can set yourself free of it. - Stop apologizing to your W for every little thing. - Why do you continue to let yourself be treated like garbage? - You might as well stand up for yourself and at least not be led around like a puppy.
I COMPLETELY agree with CityGirl and have recently found this power in me. The W got angry and didn't like that I was standing up for myself, but I tell you what --- I'm walking on water right now and my confidence and self-respect has SKY ROCKETED.
My only add is to not be rude and angry when you stand up for yourself, as you will be tempted to be, but acting in a way that you would want your kids to see you (and learn from you) SETTING A BOUNDARY. Go in with a goal in mind, chin up, shoulders back, don't take any more of her sh*t, and accomplish YOUR goal regardless of what she throws at you. She has to get pissed at you for you standing up for what is acceptable behavior before she will ever respect you.
