Trust your gut; it's always right.

I suggest you take yourself and your dog and get out. Leave your husband a note explaining why you have left and you will not consider communicating with him until he undergoes individual therapy for his anger and turns his act around. Let him know you will be the one to contact him.

Work with your local Domestic Abuse organization on finding housing as well as a therapist. Find out if there is someone you can use as an intermediary between you and your husband.

Living with your husband and listening to his mother may have you questioning if it's really as bad as you think. ANY type of abuse, regardless of its severity, is inappropriate. Waiting until it progresses could be putting yourself in danger.

I would also suggest talking to your HR Manager in case he comes to your work. They can usually provide assistance when you are at work.

I'm a risk manager so I may be going over the top, but I've seen this happen and I know how scary it is. And as a risk manager I've written company policies on this topic. I believe in taking the steps you need to stay safe.

BE STRONG and take care of yourself.