Yes, I think it’s damn close to time. And I’m sorry my husband is disabled and has no one else in the world to help him, but he’s been an asshole to the whole world for so long that it’s written him off. Might be time for me to do the same.

Thanks for reading. I'm coming to that conclusion, but it's hard. And you're right, this is abuse, and I think I'm done, especially if there isn't any effort on his part to change. As I said, I've learned a lot from him, and it's that learning that will carry me through (and away, if he responds as I think he will.)

First of all, Kinja is a pain in the ass.

I’m a Floridian, transplanted from Georgia. I love the heat and humidity, but I had to gradually alter my lifestyle to fit the hell that is summer. I get up early on the weekends to do the yard maintenance. In the afternoons, I take a page from my mom’s book, and lay down to rest (not necessarily nap) during the…

It’s helpful. I’m a healthcare professional, so I know that, just like a pill or a surgery is sometimes necessary, so is therapy. Hey, my therapist even told me he has a therapist! It’s all good.

I have a nice friend. I pay him a $20 copay every week, so I can talk about my (recently) disabled, chronically ill, early (undiagnosed) dementia-afflicted husband.