‘I realized I was abusing my husband, repeating what I endured as a child’
Writing under the pseudonym Zohara, a 43-year-old family lawyer and mediator describes how childhood violence resurfaced in her marriage, the moment she saw her daughters’ fear and the treatment that helped her begin breaking the cycle
Zohara, a 43-year-old family lawyer and mother of three, opened up in her memoir, "Story Time," about her struggle with domestic abuse in her marriage, which stemmed from her own experiences of abuse during childhood. Zohara recounted a tumultuous period when she and her husband, Alon, argued frequently, with her verbally assaulting him in front of their daughters, causing them to fear her.
She acknowledged the abuse only after calling a domestic violence prevention center for support. Zohara explained that her childhood trauma deeply influenced her behavior, leading her to be verbally abusive towards her husband, causing him to cry uncontrollably. She had developed a pattern of distrust and suspicion towards men, which she attributed to her upbringing.
Despite meeting her husband online, she felt that he understood her deeply, which made their relationship stronger. However, the trauma from her childhood manifested in their arguments, leading to explosive reactions, causing a breakdown in their marriage.
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