A mother reflects on her traumatic marriage to a police officer, during which she experienced severe mental and physical abuse. After discovering her husband was poisoning her coffee, she left him without revealing the truth to their son. Now estranged, her son resents her over financial matters from the divorce, which exacerbates her sense of guilt and heartbreak. Dear Abby advises against destroying the evidence of abuse, suggesting the mother inform her son to help repair their relationship and provide closure regarding their family history.
You suffered immensely and that trauma is valid. Sharing this truth with your son could allow healing and understanding—a way to mend and clarify your relationship.
It's crucial to preserve that evidence—your experience matters. Rather than destroying the recording, safeguard it for future context and potential reconciliation with your son.
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