I was abused, in every way possible, for almost 7 years.

I stayed because:
I was threatened that I would never see my baby again.
I didn't know I could.
I thought it was my fault.
I was dependent on his income.
I thought he would change.
I thought that it was Biblically wrong for me to leave.
I was ashamed.

I have been out for 2 1/2 years and still deal with it in different ways every day. I have re-learned a lot about myself and still have more to learn. I know that the excuses I used to stay were because I was afraid. I have learned that I did absolutely nothing to deserve that type of treatment. I not responsible for his choices, only my own.