GO FOR IT!! I left my husband 7 months ago. He was more verbally and mentally abusive then he was physical. He was big on the drinking and that is when it became physical so I would just stay away from hin so that I wouldn't say anything that was going to upset him. My name was permanatly B@TCH. Don't get me wrong, it took a long time for me to get up the nerve to leave. And I am struggling right now but it is mostly because of financial problems. But I am happier now then I ever was with him. I wouldn't change my decision for anything in the world. My children are alot happier too. It is going to be hard but it is well worth it. No matter what he says, you are worth so much more!! LEAVE and be HAPPY!!!