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  I too was in a verbally abusive relatiopnship.  I had 6 children, but I had to get out.  My second husband and his wife were miserable, but stayed together until their 4 children were grown.
 None of his children have ever had a good relationship, only one got married and that only lasted a few years.  All 6 of my children are married or are in relationships.
 
 I believe a child is better off seeing their parents happy with other people, than having them together and miserable, and to me this is the proof.
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