I actually articulated to him that I have softened and made myself vulnerable to him and it has brought me only pain and mistreatment, that I need space between us to take care of myself.
I am fearful of taking a hardline because of the money and not wanting to deal with his hostility once we are truly separated. I am trying to just take steps to build up my self-esteem and support network so I am not so fearful (including IC and small career decisions.
Disregard my question. You just answered it.
AKA: "Ben the school teacher" --- Me:45, W:41 | Ds:10,12&14 | M:18, T:20 Me: MLC+PA+WAS+Separated 10/08 My Request to Reconcile Denied 7/09 W w/OM 6/09-11/09