Hi AShadow, It sounds like you are in a really bad situation and it may get a whole lot worse. The shelter sounds like a very good place to start. Are you still married? I'd look into a woman's shelter if you aren't. Let them know your circurstances and history of abuse with your father. I'm really not familiar with the woman's shelters but I would imagine they do have some type of social workers or councelors that could possibly help expitiate the process of you finding a place to llive. Worth checking into anyway. Good luck and keep yourself and your son safe.

Be well and take care,
bl