This article rings 100% true for me. I was subjected to this for the 18 years we were together and he has continued this tactic for the 16 months we have been separated.

He refuses to answer even a simple text asking if he is going to see the children during his scheduled time and instead uses the opportunity to berate me. It is beyond frustrating.

I have read a few of Patricia Evans books which helped me recognize what is happening but, unfortunately, I haven’t found a solution.

I am getting better at not reacting and just repeating my text which may or may not be answered. I just keep hoping that one day I will no longer be emotionally affected by his abuse.