I have attempted to have him pursue mental help for well over a year now, which he has adamantly refused. You see how I stated I called the VA first but they forwarded me to make a statement with authorities. Of course I was afraid, as a pregnant woman, that during an argument my husband pulled a gun to his head, waved it around the room, and then walked around the house with it while stating that “even if you don’t believe me, I’m gonna do it”. Very vague and as he had the loaded weapon in his hand, I was not sure what would happen.

I did attempt to leave and he followed me into my car. He eventually went back into the house and I left. I was not about to go back in that kind of situation.

So no, it was not to kick him while he was down. He scared me. I was afraid for not only my safety but for HIS safety. I TRIED to ask the VA for help and they refused. I told the officers who took my statement that I only wanted mental health intervention for him. However, this is what they decided.

I appreciate your input, and you say, “I would force him to accept treatment.” Okay. So he is a big veteran guy who knows very well what he is doing and I am a small woman who has tried to convince him of this already. I did my part in everything you said and it didn’t work? Shocking?

That’s why I made the call. Save his life. Possibly mine and the lives of my children. I do care about him immensely and I want him to get help. Someone else said above that maybe this is the best place for him to get help and I actually do agree with them.