I have been with my partner for 5 years married for 2. He had hit me before we married. But it got significantly worse after we married. He is now horribly violent and abusive. He hits, kicks, punches, pushes and shoves me. He has dragged me by the hair countless times and punched me all over my body. I constantly have bruises and he has beaten me so badly that once i couldn't walk for a day. He's very traditional and expects me to do all the cleaning and cooking. I don't mind doing these chores but if something isn't done he will argue with me for hours about it. If i talk back, he becomes violent. I'm studying my bachelors degree, so i have no money, as i'm just a student. We have a one year old son together. Despite how horrible he is to me, he's a wonderful dad I feel guility for wanting to leave, i believe marriage is for life and i meant my vows when i said them! I feel bad for wanting to give up! We have a one year old son together, so i study part-time to be home with our son. Thankgod he isn't violent to me when our son is around! I don't know what to do anymore. This is the first time i have told anyone this!!

Thanks for listening