A 76-year-old retired teacher from Texas is seeking advice on how to escape her abusive home life with her 75-year-old husband and 32-year-old daughter. The daughter, who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and refuses medication, has become completely dependent on her mother and is verbally abusive.

Abuse and Neglect

The situation has become so dire that the police have been called to the house in the past, but it has only made things worse for the mother. The husband, who is also verbally abusive, has been having an affair and leaves the house early to avoid his daughter.

The mother is considering filing for divorce but is worried that her husband will go after her pension. She is seeking advice on how to protect herself and her finances.

Seeking Help

Dear Abby advises the mother to seek help from a lawyer and the National Domestic Violence Hotline. The mother is not alone in her situation, and there are resources available to help her escape the abuse and start a new life.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.