My older brother can be totally charming in public, but behind closed doors is very evil. His wife finally left him when he shot a hunting rifle into the ceiling of their master bedroom and cracked her ribs. His second wife is a psychiatric nurse so she's thinking if SHE leaves him it looks like she can't recognize things she should be able to spot with her job being the psychiatric field.

Enough is enough when you are tired of the abuse and neglect. Only YOU know when that is. Just be sure you have a good support system around you and your local police station in your cell phone.... often abusers get the MOST abusive when someone tries to leave... it's a known fact. So be sure you are going to be as protected as possible WHEN you choose to take that step.

Hugs to you, dear heart. You DO deserve to be happy. You ARE worth it.