yes cops were called yes restraining order was filed yes to all the above i have not done nothing in 20 years I have done what i had to do i tried to make things work and better i forgave and forgave over and over. I am done forgiving i am done having him use me as a verbal punching back with a real hit here and there. I am tired of making excuses for his behavior I am tired of telling myself oh tomorrow will be the day he changes i am plain tired and I do not enjoy life anymore at all these days...
I had one of those...but only gratified his narcissistic/ misogynistic personality for 9 years...he once said ALL women are b******...so picture that...of course that all came as a surprise after the honey moon...
you have nothing to feel any guilt over...for most of those 9 years, I would say things to myself like...I didn't get married to have a divorce and I can't divorce him...and blah blah blah
well, he was also a serial adulterer and I had every reason to divorce him but finally got the 'proof' I wanted to free me from my own circular thinking that I could not divorce cause I was a Christian (he was supposed to be)
I had dogs also...but I was able to go to my parents with them....a restraining order is hardly worth the paper it is written on which you prob know...I don't know why everyone encourages you to get one...anyway
I do not for one moment think God would wish you to stay in that mess!
you certainly have my full support!