Exactly what happened to my ex........................... also called Richard.............
My mother almost named me Damien thank fucking god she didn't.
I wanted to be named Albert after my grandfather, however I think Richard is just a common name and so that is why I was named that. Anyways, although it sounds like you guys had a bad relationship I hope your ex is atleast doing alright.
Seems like you are doing well,
He was horrible.
He would go crazy when drunk, I've been beaten with bats, hot irons, samurai swords, smothered, kicked, punched.
He tried to shoot me in the head once, but cos he was drunk I had time to turn my head sideways and it just skimmed my ear instead. I spent so many years getting him help and into hospital for him to make no attempt and actually begin to enjoy the attention drinking got him.
Finally getting sent to a loony bin myself persuaded me to leave him.
And, yes, I'm doing well now, thank you.
Having been a long time lurker I can confirm the massive change in you, and it's good to see.