I left a verbally abusive marriage after 31 years. You need help and support to get out. Can you see a therapist who specializes in abuse? Call the Domestic Violence hotline.....unfortunately your children are also being abused. It takes great courage to leave, but nobody deserves abuse. Your children are helpless to stop the abuse, and counting on you; you are all they have.....verbal abuse can escalate into physical abuse.

Of course children don't want their parents to divorce, but you have to be the adult and make the right decision for them. You can get out, but it takes careful planning.

The number for the National Domestic Violence hotline: 800-799-7233....make sure you call when the abuser isn't around...You can take the first step to help yourself and your children.