I don't think there is any need to be afraid - except for your sanity! This woman clearly has a lot of problems - but they are NOT your responsibility. Threatening suicide seems to be an attempt to manipulate you back into a position where you are all things to her. If she chose to take her own life, then that is absolutely HER responsibility, NOT yours. You've already given this woman years of your life and your energies. You owe her nothing. You owe yourself some peace and stability, which can only be achieved without the presence of this emotional vampire. You've made the right decision - so don't feel bad about sticking to it. It's her life, and she can't expect you to live it for / with her.
I don't know if it helps, but I am a psychotherapist - and I think you've done absolutely the right thing! |