Good Woman Treated Bad

by D Bonds
(Waterford)

I'm 28 years old, and my boyfriend is 22. He is bipolar, ADD & ADHD. He's very angry and upset all the time. He's becoming abusive, but I love him so much. I don't want to leave him, I want him to get help. What should I do?

Response from Dr. DeFoore

Hello, and thank you for asking for help here. I will need more information in order to help you. From what you said, it might be that you just need to get out of the relationship while both of you get help. He has to want help for himself (more than just medication), or the situation is not going to get better, and you will continue to get hurt. Without knowing any more than what you've told me here, I would suggest that you separate yourself from your boyfriend and get help for yourself. Also, read this web page on abusive relationships as a part of your plan to get better.

You have to take care of yourself. If you don't, no one will. You are a good person, and you deserve to be treated with love and respect. You have to love yourself more than you love your boyfriend, to be healthy and safe.

My best to you,

Dr. DeFoore

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