Chestnuts: It was I who provided you with the number of the Samaritans. After reading your initial message, I felt and still do feel, you desperately need some continuing dialogue. Whilst the internet has its benefits, I feel it�s important for you to have an in-depth conversation with someone who not only cares, but can sound out options that perhaps you have not considered.
Clearly, there are many here on AB who sincerely care about you and your situation. But the very nature of the thread here adds not only more pressure on you to explain yourself, but increases the possibility of us misunderstanding certain key points.
I especially feel, given your current medical condition, it is also extremely beneficial for you to have some documented conversations.
One thing the Samaritans can help you with is talking through a process to help you find some inner peace right now. The thread on AB might technically have the facilities for us to interact in laying out a process, but sadly, my experience is that there would be someone who would deliberately interfere with the process and possibly cause you even more distress.
I would be honoured to speak with you as well. Whilst AB is supposed to have a degree of anonymity within it, I am not opposed to providing you with a number to call. However, considering the turmoil you�ve had with your husband�s outbursts over you communicating with anyone, I again feel the Samaritans may be the best step. Nevertheless, if you�d prefer that we talk, I can make arrangements for this.
May I ask please, do you have food in your home as well as the ability to prepare it? If not, there may be some assistance we can schedule through Social Services, such as meal delivery, etc.
I hope you find peace in your home as well as within yourself today
Fr Bill