My daughter is divorcing her husband just because he hit her. What should I do with her? She embarrassed my family.
I hope this isn't a real question but let me tell you a story.
As a 23yr old wife, I left my husband because he hit me 2x. I took my daughter with me. My church shunned me for leaving the marriage. My family said things like “maybe you should just do what he says” or “you're an embarrassment”. I went back because I lacked support I needed.
Not even 6months later, the police responded to a gunshot at my home. I had gotten a hold of his pistol and gave a warning shot. He had slapped our toddler. I had stepped in to protect her. I left in an ambulance and ended in ICU. He had knocked out multiple teeth, broke one arm, multiple ribs and other bones. I had severe internal bleeding. I was told that I'd never have more children due to his brutal raping me, in front of our daughter.
So, he only JUST hit her… it leads to much more. He will escalate. He will beat her. He may kill her. So, what are you going to do when you may have to visit your daughter in the hospital or bury her? WTH, is wrong with you? As a parent, we are supposed to PROTECT our children, even from abusive spouses. Get some counseling and put your priorities in better order. With your question, maybe she'd be better off without you in her life as well as him. Mine certainly became better when I cut those “family” members out and watched him get sentenced to prison for attempted murder.
That was almost 25yrs ago now… for anyone reading this that's curious, life worked out. A network of people helped my daughter and I escape. We had to stay hidden for awhile. I have 2 more beautiful sons and a husband that adores me (even my sassy side). We have built a wonderful farm that I look forward to someday sharing with my grandchildren. Life worked out and is good… mostly. Sometimes I will have a random nightmare but they are very seldom these days.
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