There was a man who worked all day and then stopped for a snoot full before coming home. After his dinner he use to pick on his wife, her looks, her house keeping etc. Just about everything. She was told by friends to divorce the creep but she liked the good money he earned and having a nice home and cars. But the constant nightly bickering was driving her mad, so she formed a plan.

For months now, all is well, hubby comes home eats dinner, never complains about anything and usually falls asleep on the sofa leaving her the big bed alone and in comfort.

What happened to change things, how come her husband suddenly stoppped abusing her mentally and verbally?
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The wife went to her doctor saying she was having trouble sleeping, he gave her a precription for some strong sleeping pills.
Every night when hubby comes home, she hands him a glass of beer before dinner, he eats while the sleeping pill kicks in, sometimes he hasn't even finished eating dinner before falling fsace first into his plate.

So the abuse has stopped, he sleeps the entire night away, doesn't remember a thing the next day and she has her pleasant, quiet life back...

Somebody give that little lady the door prize, she's earned it.

So far so good!

Give that girl Anne the prize, she figured out the mystery!!!

Sounds like a plan, a good plan.

Right! It's funny!

Is this a true story? Wish I'd heard it 15 years ago! I'd of put that plan into motion!

Absolutely! Count me in!

I survived DV and got out about 20 years ago for a much better life. Wish I could have put him to sleep. It is a pretty funny way of taking care of the problem, at least short term.

Just be careful how much is in the beer. We wouldn't want to wind up on the wrong side of things. As long as he doesn't find out, you're probably okay.

Diane, welcome again. Sorry tohear abot your past abuse. Mind sharing what gave you the courage to make a change?

Society's Silent "Epidemic" Verbal Abuse...Precursor to all violence and a Form of Biochemical Assault.....we should take the word, "domestic" out of.....violence.

I've written 3 papers on the subject. If anyone is interested (and you give me your e-mail address), I'd be honored to share them.

I joined the American Counseling Association and have submitted one for next years convention.

The statistics are staggering: 1 in 3 women are being abused

I am passionate in getting the message out there, and have been writing to the media for over 10 years; even spoke with a guest on Dr. Phil (Dr. Phil didn't get it, unfortunately)...

Love to all.....Alice (wacalice@aol.com)

P.S.I finally go the courage to get a divorce after 31 years of abuse...the book that saved my life? The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans

Her book should be required reading for everyone on the planet. Until we become aware and educated, the cycle of violence will continue.