My husband shouts at my daughter and treats me badly — I want to leave him
DEAR DEIDRE: I WANT out because my husband treats my children so differently.
When we met I already had my daughter. We have a son together who is five and my girl is ten.
She became very withdrawn and when I took her to counselling, it came out that her anxiety was caused by a toxic environment at home and particularly with her “dad”.
He shouts at her a lot. I’m beginning to think he doesn’t respect women.
He treats me badly too, sometimes.
He’s 37 and I’m 33. He didn’t have a great upbringing and consequently lacks confidence and self-esteem.
He seems to have no passion for anything.
I don’t know how he’d handle being alone but I want to live in peace with my children.
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DEIDRE SAYS: Your children are your No1 priority and if your husband is treating both of you badly, it has to stop, or you walk away.
His poor upbringing is very sad but isn’t your responsibility – he has to deal with that.
You can support him though. Find a quiet moment to tell him how he is damaging your daughter.
Also, suggest that you find help through Tavistock Relationships. Contact tavistockrelationships.org, 020 7380 1960.
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