Another resource (I don't know how old your kids are--if they are young, under 2, I believe) is WIC--women, infants & children. They give you vouchers for healthy foods like milk, cheese, cereal, etc. that you use at the grocery store. I was on it when my children were young.

Also, where I live the women's shelter provides counselling & help with job searches & training even if you don't go to the shelter to live. You just need to call them & explain that you have been abused by your husband & are trying to make it on your own.

Keep in touch, des.--Suzy