I've known quite a few people in abusive marriages. This is what I've learned: 1. No one ever thinks they'll ever be in an abusive relationship. They always assumed they'd leave long before it ever got to that point. 2. Battered women come from all different walks of life. 3. If it was as easy as "just leave him", no one would be in an abusive relationship.

Stay strong and do whatever's right for you.