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[quote=Anonymous]My husband believes that the government and other entities have conspired against him to destroy his life and work.  This original idea has spiraled into behavior were he can be very unpredictable and I have developed typical symptoms of a stress disorder in response.  He is not willing to accept that he has a problem or that he needs help.  Instead, he believes that I have become part of the conspiracy albeit against my will (I am being forced to participate).  He has not been violent towards me or anybody else.

I cannot be with him anymore and am taking steps to leave.  The problem is our 2 children.  He has always been a good father and loves them dearly.  Every person (friends, therapist, psychiatrist, lawyer) that I have spoken to about my situation has told me that I need to take the kids with me and seek at least temporary full legal and physical custody.  My heart is fighting against this advice because I would be devastated if he did this to me, the kids love him and will not understand this, and I fear it would destroy him.  I also know that he would fight this but don't know to what extent.

Maybe people on here have experience with this and can pass on their thoughts?  I would really appreciate it![/quote]

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