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Life just doesn't stop

Little_Austin
Community Member

I will start with background, I am an ex Australian Rep Triathlete. I now work as a QLD Firefighter and Irrigation Manager on a big farm. I have buried 2 of my 3 children, witnessed so much in my fire-fighter role. My wife is OCD and suffers so much from loosing our 2 boys that she has as much PTSD as myself. She doesn't relise that she has has fallen into coercive control. She works 2 days a week and I work 2 jobs over 60 hrs and have a $50 spend limit. I can't see friends until it's the weekend and everyone is in bed. I have to let her know every where I work during the day and if I am 30min late I have lied to her and cop an argument the size of the horse of Troy. She doesn't relise what is happening and if I bring it up she says the door is there. We have been married 18 years. I don't know where else to go and I am starting to drink more to escape. 

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Empathetic
Community Member

Hello “little Austin”. Thank u for sharing and allowing yr vulnerable side. I have been in a relationship with my male partner for 24 yrs with 2 children. I lost my parents to cancer at age 7 + 21 yrs of age. I developed severe OCD as a result (a coping mechanism). I understand yr pain and suffering. Here for you anytime in need. I am a huge empath and love helping anyone in need💔