I left when his aggression was escalated to a new level that I'd never seen before and it scared me so bad I literally RAN from our home. Guess I lived up to my name on here huh?
My small children heard the entire episode.
I stayed longer than I should have for the same reasons as you. When I left I didn't know where I was going. My thought was sleeping in my car is a better option than with that crazy man who says he loves me and calls himself my husband.
I've been living with a friend and her family for the past 5 months. Some days I am so frustrated that I'm still here and he's still in our house that it makes me crazy. However, I'm out and safe. I'm feeling better everyday. I'm working on my recovery everyday and I wasn't able to do that when I was there.
You will know when the time is right, and I promise that you are strong enough to do it.