Abusive husband [View all]
I wish I didn't have to ask for help, but I don't know where to turn.
I've been married for 27 years. My husband had drug and alcohol problems earlier, but slowed way down over the years. He seldom has anything to drink, but smokes a lot of medical marijuana, which is illegal here.
He was forced to retire early because of an orthopedic problem. He refuses to have a joint replacement because he's scared. So he goes to a rheumatologist who gives him opiates. The doctor asked my husband about prior drug and alcohol abuse, and he did admit to it, but the doctor prescribed it anyway.
My husband has become extremely mean and abusive in the 6 weeks since he started the drug. This morning, he shoved me off the bed because he was frustrated about something or other, I don't even know what about. I'm 56 with my own health issues and landing on the floor is dangerous for someone my age.
I told him that I will not tolerate abuse and would leave if he didn't settle down. He told me if I left, he would hunt me down and kill me.
Do I go to the police? Battered women's shelter?
My family is of no help whatsoever, mental illness, alcoholism, etc. His family is nothing but enablers.
Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks so much.
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