After 38 years of marriage I filed for divorce. Too much resentment for things to work out. I have dealt with sickness due to alcohol, smoking, then drugs. The final straw after ER visit for the second day in a row and after they didn't give him what he wanted (drugs) while drinking pints of vodka in-between visits, he signs himself out and gets security to drive him home and he walks in and punches me in the mouth. He gets arrested and I file and EPO and a mental petition. He ends up in detox then a rehab because nobody was willing to take him in. I am feeling some guilt and I know that's normal it just hard when you have taken care of someone for so long. I believe because of what happened it saved his life and my mental health.

It might have also potentially saved your life. He punched you in the mouth? Tip of the iceberg stuff? Enjoy your newfound freedom and don’t look back. You’ve taken care of him for long enough, now it’s your turn for some self-care and healing x