I am concerned about my inability to leave this house too, but my situation is what it is. I pretty much put myself in this situation and he has made me very aware of that, letting me know that it is my fault if I even utter a word about it not being able to even go shopping by myself. I don't say anything anymore. I don't tell him anything at all anymore. I am making my plan, stashing money away when I can, and I know in my heart that I will not spend the rest of my life here. As soon as I can I will leave.

So until then I keep the peace. I know many don't understand why I don't go to a shelter. Unfortunately no one can understand my situation better than I do, and there are circumstances that keep me from leaving. People might not understand that I have no vehicle and no money ... but more importantly, I absolutely absolutely absolutely refuse to leave my little dog or put her in a kennel or any other stressful situation. It's just the way I am. She is happy here, so until I can find a place where she can be AS happy, here is where we will stay. And separation from her isn't an option for me. She is my entire life and my everything.

Thank you all for caring.

BTW - I did my hair and I feel great about it. Screw him.