Relationships that have unhealthy patterns like abuse, infidelity, addictions,
and so on, are more common than you think. This is a serious problem,
and its affects can be paralyzing.
Lots of people on the outside often wonder why you stay in an unhealthy
marriage. If someone is abusive why don’t you just leave them? Well,
it’s not that easy.
When you get tied up in an abusive relationship, seeing a way out is often
blurred. Sometimes you are held hostage financially, worried about the
children or are simply worn out and don’t have the energy to fight
for yourself.
In this type of marriage one partner is often manipulated and controlled.
This often comes in the form of threatening a partner with emotional,
physical or financial consequences if they want out of the relationship.
As a divorce attorney and mediator, I hear stories about women, and sometimes
men, in abusive relationships all the time. I have helped many spouses
find their way out of toxic relationships.
Here are 6 of my tips for ending a toxic marriage:
1. If you are going to end a marriage, think about how you are going to
make the transition. Make a plan.
What do your finances look like, where will you live, what will you need,
who should you speak to, what type of professional help will you need,
such as an attorney, mediator, therapist, financial planner?
2. If you don’t have a career or a way to support yourself, go to
school, get some training, get a part-time job. Start to create some financial
independence. This is your ticket to freedom.
3. Start speaking to family and friends. If you have been isolated from
family or friends, or have done this yourself because of fear or embarrassment,
start confiding in someone you trust. You need emotional support from
family and friends.
4. Seek professional help. Start interviewing therapists and divorce attorney/mediators
to get the information you need to move out of this toxic marriage. Decide
if a therapist will provide you with the emotional strength you will need
to detach from your toxic partner. Work with a divorce attorney/mediator
who truly understands and has experience that will support what you need
to accomplish in your divorce.
5. Start distancing from your toxic spouse. Engage less, and create some
space between the two of you. I know this is difficult with many people
still working at home. Find ways to interact less to protect yourself
mentally and emotionally while you make you plans to move yourself out
of your toxic marriage.
I know you might be scared. You don’t need to be. There is a way
out of a toxic marriage. I can help you. You can begin making some very
small moves to start. Call me so I can walk you through what is possible.
With over 35 years of experience, legally and medically, I have some solid
advice that can help you find the strength and give you the knowledge
necessary to remove yourself from an unhealthy marriage.
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FREE 1 HOUR CONSULTATIONS are
conveniently conducted virtually to reduce risk and maintain safety.
I look forward to answering all your questions.
Continue to Stay Healthy and Stay Safe!
Warm regards,
Lois
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