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[conuly]

DEAR ABBY: My husband left me stranded at the train station with no way to get home as a punishment for my daughter's behavior. He said it was because I never take him seriously, and I should live with the consequences. I feel he crossed a very big boundary with this, and I'm considering leaving him. Am I wrong? -- STRANDED IN CALIFORNIA

DEAR STRANDED: I don't think so. But before visiting a divorce lawyer, it might be better to consult a licensed marriage and family therapist to see if you and your husband can find a more effective way to communicate.

Comments

[conuly]

If you're considering leaving, you probably should have left a while ago. Everything here screams "abusive spouse" to me. Yes, get counseling - without him. Never bring an abusive partner to counseling with you.

[ashbet]

LEAVE HIM NOW.

[conuly]

SERIOUSLY.

[ioplokon]

What the FUCK? Like honestly, just the idea of 'punishing' your spouse, much less something this extra, is a big red flag for me.

[conuly]

Yup.

[ayebydan]

Get out now

[conuly]

Should've left immediately from that train station.

please let this image work?

[sporky_rat]

Re: please let this image work?

[minoanmiss]

HONESTLY.

(Still working on the icon)

Re: please let this image work?

[frenzy]

ahahaha this image is perfect.

[onlysmallwings]

This behavior is serious, take it seriously. Skip counseling and throw the whole man out.

[conuly]

YES.

[cynthia1960]

LW, grab your daughter and RUN. Then once you are in a place of safety, get that divorce lawyer and restraining order. This man is going to escalate his abuse.

[conuly]

And this can't be the start, either.

[eva_rosen]

What is it with Abby and her constant 'don't leave the abuser' crap?

[conuly]

I have no idea.

[cereta]

Her, Amy, Annie...I mean, wtf?

[conuly]

Notice that all those names start with the letter A and end with the same vowel sound?

[cereta]

Instead of going to a counselor with him, go to one by yourself who can help you develop a safety plan for getting you and your daughter out of this marriage.

[conuly]

Yes, that.

BTW, this is yet another place where arcamax and uexpress commenters are awful. I am continually amazed. It's like a beautiful trainwreck.