Update: Woman Leaves Husband After Realizing She Was Viewed as a Child

A controlling husband leads a woman to question her relationship and her own agency. In a powerful update to her original post, the woman reveals that she has left her husband for good. Despite her grief, she feels free to be her true self, wear what she wants, and pursue her career goals. The outpouring of support from the community has given her the encouragement she needs to move forward. Learn how this woman found the strength to leave a toxic relationship and embrace her independence.

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Woman leaves controlling husband after realizing she viewed him as parent

A woman has left her husband following a realization that she had been viewing him as a parental figure instead of a partner, leading to a build-up of control. Although the decision to leave wasn’t solely based on this incident, it was a significant factor. The woman expressed feeling like a failure and is currently grieving the loss of the relationship. Nevertheless, she feels free from the control and is grateful for the outpouring of support she received from her friends and family. Despite the pain, she has decided to pursue her dreams of becoming an RN and achieving her master’s degree. Stay tuned to read the reactions and comments to this story.

Age difference in marriage raises red flags, glad OP left.

Supportive commenters urge woman to seek legal advice before leaving.

Leaving an abusive partner takes strength and courage. You’re not a failure ❤

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husband, and the comment section is hilarious

Comment section escalates from sweet tea to marital separation

Escaped an abusive relationship, but still need to be cautious

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Commenter initially called YTA, later NTA after reading post.

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Supportive comment receives no replies, but deserves all the love ❤

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Nurses share their experiences with terrible ex-spouses. ‍♀️

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Empowering! Taking control of one’s life with a strong decision.