So I have been in this relationship with this guy for along time. I have delt with all kinds of abuse from him. I don't know what to do. When we got together I was very young and alone. So he seemed like an angel for just being there. I soon then realized that he had an alcohol abuse problem. He becomes very violent and belligerent when he is under the influence. I am at times very scared of him. I won't let him know though. I have tried to leave him but he becomes very drunk and then he holds all of my stuff hostage. Besides the fact that we now share a child together. I am feeling like all is lost. I am very sad that my relationship isn't getting better because I love this man. I want to be free and I want to feel like I deserve to be treated with respect again. I need support to do what I know it is time to do. We have tried him quitting drinking, counceling, whatever. But he still thinks he can touch me and talk to me however he wants. That I can't tolerate.