Goodbye to All That
by Margo Howard
Dear Margo: I'm 34 years old, married for 16 years. I was 18 when we married, and he is older. I was in love and thought, like many women, that I would live happily ever after. What a crock! My problem is this: I have completely outgrown this man. He treats me like one of the kids and demands control of everything I do. He can be abusive at times. I really want to leave him because I have no love in my heart for him anymore. Earlier this year I took my kids to my mother's and stayed for two w ...
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Posted by: Sugaree
Comment: #1
Fri May 2, 2008 6:18 AM
Searching for a Way Out – What's the old saying "can't never could do nothing"? I'm sure there are many single mothers out there supporting their children on much less than $24,000 a year. Ultimately we all must take responsiblity for the way our lives turn out, good or bad. The choices you make are your own. Good luck!
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Posted by: Jennifer
Comment: #2
Sat May 3, 2008 6:51 AM
As far as the first writer, everything her husband told her is pure crap. She needs to get a good attorney who can put this chauvinist in in place and secure a fair deal for her.
As for the second writer, I think there's more to the story. Parents don't usually divide their estates so unequally unless there's a good reason. I suspect she's been a rare visitor to mom in her final years, but rather than cut her out completely, mom felt she should leave her "something" if only a small percentage just because she is her daughter. She needs to look at her own behavior and see if she caused this discrepancy herself, and by all means, leave her little sister alone.
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