Some women are virtual prisoners

Sometimes I see women that are prisoners in their marriage. Their husbands have all the power - financially and physically. Some husbands threaten their wives with physical harm. Others have everything in their names and carefully control all financial resources.

These are really tough situations and require a lot of courage. The wife has to overcome many potential problems if she wants a divorce. There is no way to completely eliminate the problems.

But the alternative to divorce is even worse. These women are at risk when they get older. What happens when the wife is older, in her 50s or 60s? What happens when the husband "throws her away" at that age? What happens if she has no resources, or earning power when she is thrown away?

Sometimes, the short-term action that requires extreme courage - is the very best course of action.