Two months after the divorce, I was sh0cked to see my ex-wife wandering aimlessly in the hospital. When I learned the truth, I completely collapsed.

in the pattern. My frustration had become criticism. My criticism had made her fear worse. Without meaning to, I had helped create a home where she felt even more pressure to hide.

Rebecca’s recovery was not quick. There were difficult days, setbacks, and moments when she wanted relief more than anything else. But there were also small victories: the continue reading …