Next time he lays a hand on you, call 911. Every time he grabs you by the throat call. Document it.

My ex abused me but I never called but I did drive myself to the ER and it was documented by them. When I left he tried telling the court I was mentally compromised and an unfit mother. The judge saw right though him. I got full custody and he had supervised visitation.

There’s degrees of violence and strangulation is one of the most serious.

Also contact your local DV center and talk to a counselor on how to safely exit. Pregnancy and the first year after a baby is born is the most dangerous.