Wife’s Gut-Wrenching Testimony Stuns Everyone to Tears-WHOA!

[@jposika540]

That is one impressive woman. I hope her life goes well for her from now on.

[@jaytay8637]

Awesome. Every person suffering from a relationship with an alchoholic or drugged up partner should hear this.

[@piva1358]

This statement should be printed and distributed to all AA chapters all over the world.

[@sharonhammann8322]

He is already making excuses for not attending battering classes. I think she is making a huge mistake.

[@dontgetbrazenwithme6733]

Me too

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

Maybe she knows he won’t be around much longer and is willing to put up with him. I can’t understand it but it’s her life. My aunt worked with a woman who had an abusive husband. When she finally worked up the courage to leave him, he was diagnosed with terminal cancer with only a few months to live. So, she stayed with him because he didn’t have anyone else to help him. It was very hard for her to stay because, even though he was dying, he was still a mean snd nasty man. When my aunt asked her how she got through it, her reply was “I dug his grave” (not this actual one). It was winter so she would go out with a pick axe and shovel and dig up the ground. When he asked what she was doing, she said she was preparing flower beds.

[@nocturnalresident]

That's all he has to say after her amazing statement?? It's all about him, disease or not, and it will continue to be all about him until he's dead.

[@laurelhess2836]

What he said after she spoke said everything about him. It's all about him. 😊

[@VintageVera]

Yea, him complaining because he had to clean toilets made me think the same.

[@AnneSmith-n9x]

Oh, no. After hearing his comments, it's apparent that he's not worthy of her grace. But offering it is for her, not him. She is and always has been a much better person than him. 50 is not that old. I hope and pray that after he dies, she might fall in love and have a relationship with someone who cherishes her.

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

Or, she learns that she doesn’t need to be in a relationship. She can live her life doing what she wants when she wants without having to consider anyone else’s needs.

[@tiffinyanderson4403]

Ok I admit I cried when she said she found herself after decades. That broke me because I can relate. Such a sad situation she didn’t give up on him and he was clean for 14 years. But she lost decades of her life dealing with this man, scared of him, tethered by him and parenting him. I truly hope she finds peace and can make great memories. 🙏🏼

[@Hope8x28]

I totally cried through her statement. He definitely doesn't seem to deserve it. His attorney seemed to really absorb it. He isn't going to take accountability.

[@Darla-z7n]

All he talks about himself! Hasn’t learned a thing. Poor woman.

[@collettedobrocke4518]

Yep... I agree ....me me me

[@shellyhosselton2375]

No tears here. And still she is giving up everything for him. And taking care of him. He doesn't deserve her.

[@jessicadickson82]

I very much appreciate when a Judge takes the time to get to know the individual(s) in a case and looks at the whole picture and not just some charge they see next to a name/number on a piece of paper. ❤ I hope and pray that this man's last bit of life is spent making happy memories with his wife and thier families. ❤

[@Redhead155]

He might have been a “good man” once but he hasn’t been in quite a long time.

[@mrsmiggins6435]

I was with a alcoholic for ten years he stopped just before he left me. He contacted me saying he was riddled with cancer and the Doctors thought he had three months, he died six weeks ago after surviving for seven months. That lady has found her voice, truly hope she continues, until the end.

[@tiffinyanderson4403]

This judge isn’t just professional but she’s one heck of a human.

[@teebee9232]

So this jerk abuses her all these years ruins his health drinking and then goes back home and she takes care of him. I'm so glad I never got married or had kids.

[@araya52]

Amazing wife. I know this life been on both sides. She had me back there for a few moments. I pray she continues to advocate for herself. We can't change a person who uses drugs and alcohol. But we can make that one decision to take care of ourselves. I wish them both well and pray that he beats cancer so he can live a sober, clean life to enjoy.

[@devonremy6581]

That judge is also a good woman and a good human being

[@SagittariusBaby31700]

Thank you for posting this to all the daughters and the mothers who have to deal with alcoholics throughout their whole lives, will understand every word that this woman is saying God bless her❤

[@thequeenb8404]

Men and sons have to deal with this as well

[@shonabeggs4640]

They don't 'have to' .

[@JeweL-DekAva]

Dude, he’s talking about stuff that has nothing to do with the case and his attorney is even disgusted and stating him down.

[@gidgemo1869]

Yes, please do argue those 3 of 10 prior charges and let’s just ignore the other 7 charges he’s NOT arguing. So glad the victim impact is done PRIOR to sentencing. I hate the states that don’t hear them until after sentencing has been done.

[@kathleenclark291]

Darlin woman, crying for you! But know how powerful every word you spoke is. Alcohol, wasted time, wasted love...wasted life. We choose to walk through life with people who bring out the best in us. Unfortunately they often times dont share the same feelings. Alcohol wins over love, family. I have such respect for you ma'am. I wish you joy, happiness and prosperity, always. So glad you found the beautiful person you are! ❤️ ❤❤❤

[@AnneSmith-n9x]

She is my hero!

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

I know this woman’s pain as I’ve lived it. I sincerely hope this man does stay sober and that he treats her with the respect she deserves. My father was an alcoholic. Actually, both parents were but my mom drank beer at home mostly and never got really drunk where my dad would get really drunk. Sometimes he would just come home and go to bed but other times he would come home and try to unalive himself. I used to lay in bed praying I’d be asleep before he got home so I could, hopefully, sleep through any incidents that might happen. Sometimes, these incidents happened during the daytime. Those were the worst. My siblings and myself all have C-PTSD.

[@WillowBlossoms]

His response ... WTF!!!!! I pity her

[@GinaHarrisToo]

He’s not worth her trouble. Excuses, excuses, excuses.

[@Redhead155]

Nope, he DIDN’T hear her at all

[@Mewse1203]

"He doesn't remember any of the convictions for trespassing." Sure, buddy.

[@thezachx]

I’m pretty sure they are making the argument that there is someone else in the county that has the exact same name as him, so they have the wrong history. I would agree though it’s a bit of a stretch

[@bhilyer]

If he's that much of a drunk, and he's that sick now, unfortunately, it's highly possible he doesn't remember. My sister has been an extreme alcoholic for years. I'm still amazed at the things she doesn't remember, and she's only 35.

[@mortalclown3812]

​@bhilyer I'm sorry re: your sister's illness. No idea how I'm fortunate enough to be sober all these years, but I got scared by statistics and realized there were no 'half measures'. Extra angels to you and your family.

[@mortalclown3812]

​@@thezachxThat's not the argument at all. Alcoholics have black-outs: they are signs of advanced alcoholism.

[@osewhappy]

@@bhilyerI am sorry that has happened to you and your family. You are correct, every time the body has to deal with high levels of alcohol, it damages the body. The brain is a sensitive organ. I wish your sister could/would change.

[@starkhalessi0000]

Typical narcissist behavior. But at this point. She deserves to be the one there in the end.

[@karenvolk]

What a lovely Judge

[@karenwhite4141]

Babyyyyy! 😂 She is sick and tired of being sick and tired of him! 🎉😂❤

[@carolkontur1442]

So quiet in that courtroom! You can hear a feather drop!

[@divinemischief4655]

Wow, amazing wife Great V.I.S Good luck to them

[@carolchristiansen635]

It’s so sad he has to be dying to get it right. It’s even try and get it right. His wife is one hell of a woman.

[@dianecheney4141]

My late husband had stage four pancreatic cancer. He had one MRI and they didn't give him another one because they didn't need to see the progression. They could follow where he was through blood tests. MRIs are expensive and they don't make any sense for some one who is terminal

[@shellyhosselton2375]

She says hes a good man? Maybe to everyone else? But not to her

[@mortalclown3812]

Al-Anon is a life-changer for those who care for an alcoholic, but the denial in loved ones can be as immense as it is in the one doing the drinking.

[@julielabonte]

he is just worried about himself

[@DeeDeeUnlimited]

One foot in, one foot out... Karma is no joke. That lady does not need to have that man back in her home. She needs to move on and keep the memories she had before.

[@devonremy6581]

That’s a good woman right there.

[@shellyhosselton2375]

Why?because she took her alcoholic abuser back? Nah

[@osewhappy]

No, she’s a great woman. She survived him and now realizes she does not need a man to live a happy life.

[@pattih7]

I know where she’s coming from, and give her much respect for helping herself with God’s strength and courage! Prayers for ll to go well for both! 🧡🙏🙏🙏🧡

[@galndixie]

She's nuts. Listen to his ranting about himself and what he 'has to go thru', after what he's done to her for 25 years. He's just using her now, like he always has. He's going to be demanding and entitled, like he's always been. Watching somebody die of cancer, and putting up with this level of entitlement and selfishness, isn't going make her any 'good memories'.

[@antiquemacabre]

It would be helpful if there was some context to this video or a link to a news story or something in the description...

[@MariaRositaxoxo]

So powerful

[@Capkirk]

You go girl I’m glad you got your power back and you didn’t let him take it with him to the grave as a survivor of domestic violence from a drug abuser. I am so proud of you may not mean anything, but I am crying just listening to you I wish I had been strong enough to say those words a long time ago And I too, watched my husband the love of my life die of cancer only we have been separated for 20 years well almost 20 years 15 years something like that anyway I am know my guy was 20 years. I had him forgiven him hadn’t forgotten and I was at his bedside Changed his diaper changed his bedding washing him down feeding him fighting for him to make sure he was not in pain for that amazing week we had. Left in the last word he said were to his mother and I and it was. I love you. His daughter was by his side when he passed. I stood back so she could be with him. I said a prayer and my son who wasn’t his thanked him for giving him a big sister And told him he take care of his big sister for him and that man appreciated that little boys words and I know that he wanted that little boy to be his butt because of what he did it would never be, but I know he’s in a better place. I know he’s proud of me. I know he’s yelling at me because I forgot to call my mother-in-law, but I’m proud of you girl.

[@shez738]

Woooowwww!!!!!!! What is sadder is how she is only 50yrs old same as me but she looks 15yrs older I dont know his age but he looks close to 70 Alcoholism is an insidious disease Id be interested how long he was able to ‘stick around’

[@JeweL-DekAva]

That’s so messed up that he doesn’t have to pay for what he did and don’t say cancer is. People get cancer every single day and it’s not payback for everyone…

[@hoptoit5910]

He has no memory of prior convictions. Claims they’re not related to him. Sure.

[@ednamarlowe1527]

Why would he appeal you let him off of any consequences

[@Kell4088]

Meh! Words… she’s made excuses for him for 25 years, she’ll continue to do it and he’ll continue his crappy behavior. People rarely change 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@binghamtonblows]

You have literally no idea what you're talking about

[@mortalclown3812]

Kell, your own misery radiates from your various hypercritical comments.

[@mortalclown3812]

​@@binghamtonblows If you look at that person's comment history, it's clear they are next level unhappy... and probably quite alone. Here's to better days for them.

[@meg4458]

@@binghamtonblows You literally have no idea how to use the word "Literally." She shouldn't have taken him back though.

[@josephb5666]

Do you really think the YT comments section is a good place to blame the victim? I don’t know what trauma you experienced at some point in your life, but consider my comments as a literal sign that you should talk to a therapist because your wiring is faulty. This video encapsulates the epitome of justice served. I’m not sure I’ve seen another example where the victim of the crime determined the actual punishment to be imposed. You were not victimised by the defendant, but somehow you think you know better than the actual victim about what retribution is most appropriate to the crimes committed against her? What would she know about the circumstances of her own life and the things that would bring her happiness? Forgiveness is for losers who don’t have the stamina to hold a grudge, right?

[@catslivesmatter1268]

How Heart touching and I certainly pray that this family can heal from the experience of cancer and those who say that he will be bad until he dies doesn't understand life and they must be awfully lonely to say that because they have no support system and they are probably going to die alone 😢

[@Redhead155]

PD doesn’t even know her clients name???

[@momsterzz]

I can’t believe she said she didn’t care if he came back or not. That seemed to contradict everything she said her statement

[@kristineTD]

Wow.

[@childtimematters513]

Defendant should sit down.

[@bullseye2694]

The woman sitting at the prosecutors table looks completely uninterested and bored 8:16 what a bad look

[@childtimematters513]

No removal of tether.

[@hemlock4519]

So really nothings changed

[@TMI1965]

The ax forgets; the tree remembers…..(African proverb)