A common trait of an emotionally abusive relationship is when an abuser is compassionate in public but cruel in private. Jenny* lived through years of verbal insults and suicide threats from her ex-husband, but the final straw was when her 3 year old son had to “protect” her from a fight that nearly broke out. Today, she reflects on her loneliness, and the challenges of co-parenting with her ex-abuser. Reach us at [email protected]. (Shout-out to @ChapterZeroSG) *names have been changed