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No worries. You can probably never push me too hard- I have really tough skin- and probably you would never push me as hard as I push myself, I promise. I have valued everyone’s input very much. It’s about time I can openly express my ideas and get real feedback from people who are in the same boat. Not sure what to do with everything yet, but I am processing. And yes, I do need to just freaking stand up and do something- again. 
Welcome, RagDollSally. I will pray for you and your family. You and your family are children of God of infinite worth. I can’t imagine what it’s like to go through an abusive relationship. My middle sister’s first husband was mostly verbally abusive. She got remarried a few weeks to her finance and he is golden to her and her young adult girls. I know of another case that’s not turning out so good. A man I know of that goes to my ward is in a verbally abusive marriage. I wife is also active as well and teaches the Gospel Doctrine Class. When she is out and about she seems as nice as can be. Behind the scenes not so much. It makes me sad that people have to experience these things in life. All I can say is to just hang in there. I will keep you in my prayers. Welcome sister, I can really relate to your story. Time, work, and love can all work in your favor and I think is’t ok to be mad, sad, and lonely at short periods of time, but don’t let them win. Set boundaries for yourself, your kids, the church and just remember you are not alone. When I set boundaries with my kids I felt much better about our relationship and in the long run they did too. I also learn to not give up on them even when they were complete asses. I some times told them we both needed a break but I have always left the door opened but they had to approach that door with respect. I told them I was ok with no relationship over an unhealthy one and they seemed to get that. Good luck delete please BeLikeChrist wrote:he church seems like a place where few ppl have dificulties but thats not real life for some.
It does “seem” like that at times, as people try to be positive and share inspiring stories and try to focus on the good as they are trying to be good Christians.
But ask any bishop…they’ll tell you reality is not what it seems. Many people sitting in the pews are going through many kinds of problems within their families and their lives.
Perhaps they chose the term “ward” for a good reason.
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