I suffered physical and mental abuse for years too and I stuck it out for my children and also he made me believe that I was worthless and no one would want me. I didn't worry about him getting custody of my children as the laws are different over here I knew I would automatically get custody of them. One day I woke up and realised enough was enough and made him leave. My children were much happier now that he's gone although they love their dad they did tell me a few years later that they knew what was going on at the time. I suppose children sense these things I on the other hand had no idea that they picked up on it as they never witnessed any of it . So yeah the children are affected

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