Yes, I understand your concern. My husband is definately no saint. He has been violent in the past. He was abused growing up and was diagnosed with bipolar when we split up.
He went to anger management and I do believe it takes an effort on his part to restrain himself at times from his "first reaction", the one he was taught.
He is not like he was before in that respect, not saying that it could never happen but I have noticed since his seeking help previously he has learned other ways to express himself.
I have learned with most mental illness there are "triggers" that can make things really bad, it is learning the "triggers" and understanding what they are and yourself and those close to you that seems to help.
Thanks for the concern!
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