Eva called for therapy because she felt she was not a “good wife”. She reported that she struggled with feeling satisfaction with her relationship, and this had contributed to regular conflict. Eva described herself as nagging too much, which angered her husband. Therapy helped Eva free herself from the sole burden of responsibility for her marriage. She began to feel a sense of power again and recognize her husband’s controlling behaviour. When her husband refused to also engage in therapy, with the support from the therapist and a referral to a shelter, Eva was able to safely leave her husband. Eva continued in therapy for months to help her heal the emotional wounds and regain her strength.
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