Trigger Warning These stories mention occurrences of domestic violence and may be triggering to some users. Some names may have been changed.

Karen Willis Survivor Sister Story

I am still legally married to my abusive husband We have been married since 4/26/12. He is an alcoholic and narcissistic
. We have been separated since 12/9/2018 after he spit in my face and hurt my wrists. He has been emotionally abusive for years. We are now separated since and have been in and out of court from protection orders to divorce. He even admitted to the judge he was abusive. He refuses to give me a divorce to keep control. I have filed again this year for contested divorce. I just want to be free

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