'Ask Amy' Column Inspires Woman to Leave Abusive Husband

After recognizing her husband's behavior as emotional abuse, the woman seeks help from the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

A woman, inspired by a column in the 'Ask Amy' advice series, has recognized her husband's behavior as emotional abuse and has taken steps to leave him.
The woman, who is 50 years old, financially secure, and well-loved by friends and family, had been married to her husband for nearly 10 years.
Despite considering leaving him multiple times and seeking advice from four different counselors, she had not previously identified his behavior as abusive.
Her husband, who never held a job or a driver's license and is a binge drinker, would intimidate and manipulate her, but was often sweet and kind to her elderly parents.
The woman called the National Domestic Violence Hotline and is now aware of potential dangers such as her husband's recent jealousy, potential stalking, and attempts to manipulate her relationship with her parents.