Thank you KathyM. When the kids are finally grown up, I intend to leave even if I have to go on welfare. Most of the time I just go on with my life and taking care of my girls...luckily he's not home much...works late. I fantasize about winning the lottery and buying my own house and finally being away from him. I wish he would go and he knows it, but refuses to leave. I haven't cried in months but today I am.