Marie, I'm a little late in reading all of the prayer requests, but know that I'm praying for you. Whatever it is, God knows all about it. I don't need to know the details, just that you are hurting. I hope that you are able to find someone there to talk to that can help you with whatever it is.

Sending lots of prayers, good thoughts, and hugs, Barb Mcf

Again thank you all so much. If all goes as expected there will be some resolve to this the beginning of May. It will not be over, but headed in a good direction.
Thank you again, you have made my heart full of good thoughts a prayers, marie

Thank you all for thoughts and prayers. The first step to resolve the issue did happen last Fri, when sadly after 18 years of marriage my daughter took the boys and left her husband. Sad only in that she gave 18 years of her life to this man, and sad for the boys who are 12 and 6. Sad for my daughter after all this man did to her, she still has a broke heart. Of course true to the nature of abuse she still thinks she deserved what he did. This is the tip of the iceberg, the remainder will come mid June.
Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Again thank you, marie

Oh Marie, now we understand your frustration. Just know that your daughter will now start to see things in a different light. Any time somebody lives in a situation like that, they start to think it's normal life, but it just takes stepping away for a while for their eyes to be opened to all that was wrong. We will all keep praying for her. She has already shown how brave she is to have made this decision.

When you live with abuse, it is like being brainwashed. The longer it goes on, the more the victim believes in their own worthlesness. Your daughter has taken a huge step to freedom, and now she will do the hardest work of her life to stay strong, and to stay away from her huusband. My heart goes out to b oth of you.

Marie! Oh, my dear, I just read this thread! I'll definitely keep you and yours in my prayers immediately. ((((((((((((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))))) to you all.

Gerda

I need help controlig my tongue for 25 more days. My misognystic, alcholic, abusive SIL, needs to be reported. My daughter works, but would need child suppport, if I blow his job, no money. She's mad at me. So which is worse mad daughter or the possible damage he could do to others. I think he is going to take all he can from my daughter house, furniture everything, kids toys... I need help, have to talk to someone, about what is right and what is morally right.
I am asking for a lot, but please this stays on this board.

Marie ... it is soooo hard to be the mom in this situation ... {{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}} .... may your daughter continue to get stronger and stronger every day away from this awful life ... someday, when she gets over her anger, your relationship will be better than ever ...

We are here to listen anytime you need us ... and when you can't talk about it ... come here and know we love you and are praying for you ...

Marie you are doing the right thing in holding your tongue, and also by coming here to vent. Just keep telling your daughter how much you admire her for taking the steps she has done, for being strong for her boy, try to boost her confidence all the time, it is the only way she will realise that she is a worthwhile person.With your love and support she will once again become the lively girl you knew, you can do this sweetheart. Try not to run your SIL down in front of her and the boys.. no matter how hard that is!!!!! I know you are a strong loving woman and like all mothers would love this man to get his come uppance... and he will sweetheart, just be patient.
Hugs
JAcqui

I am sending you a PM, Marie.

(((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))