what can I do?

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Registered: 03-07-2006
what can I do?
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Thu, 04-20-2006 - 11:21pm
I just found this board and hopefully someone can help. I have been married 18 years and have two teenagers. I think I stayed in the relationship way too long for the "kids sake". I know my husband is abusive...usually verbally but occasionally physically. It was only real bad once. However, I filed for divorce a month ago and he is pretty much flipping out. He said I can't leave and he won't or he will kill me, the kids, my family and himself. He has three very big knives under the mattress. He quit his job and just stays home all day. I work full time and consider myself a "professional". I am scared but miserable. If I stay I will be miserable, but if I don't it might be even worse. What can I do? The other day he pulled me by my hair and threw me on the couch with a knife to my throat, but stopped when my kids woke up. He just wants me to "forget everything" (meaning wanting a divorce, his past actions, etc.). I feel so trapped. I am hanging on for my kids and my family. Any advice?

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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-04-2003
In reply to: anne_2006
Mon, 04-24-2006 - 9:27pm

Ms. Anne:


I started out on this board three years ago and used to be a CL on here a year ago and now I'm on the Domestic Abuse: New Begninngs board.

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