Hi, thank you for your comment.

I knew this story was controversial and I would receive comments like this.

I do write in a sarcastic or passive aggressive way, because that's the way I like to write. However, that does not mean I was this way in the moment.

And yes, these are just snapshots of our relationship and not meant to be used to evaluate our whole relationship.

I supported my husband with his mental health issues and addiction issues for nearly three years. I sacrificed my own needs and mental health, while in lockdown, while pregnant and while having a baby. The whole focus was him and what he needed. So, of course, I built up a lot of resentment over time. Who wouldn't?

By the time we got to what is mentioned in these stories, I was so done.

I had tried and tried and tried to help, be understanding, let awful things he did go. All I received back was abuse. Emotional, verbal, financial and even some physical abuse.

There is so much support in the media for people with mental health issues and people with addiction. And quite rightly, they need support. However, what about an outreach of support for the people close to them? How much of their life and sanity are they supposed to sacrifice because someone they love is in a dark place?

There are two sides to every coin. I have taken ownership for my mistakes and I am proud of myself for the choices I have made, including choosing not to put my daughter in harms way.

Thank you. All the best to you too.