Originally Posted by Wren

Tabby - 1-800-799-SAFE is an incredible number.... it's a safe number to call if you are abused in any way - physical or emotional.

And they can probably give you the phone number of a local clinic that can help you so many ways ....
They can give you a safe place to go, even take you there.
They can give you gentle, kind counseling in a safe place -
They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you need legal help, they will help you find it.
If you make a scary trip to court, someone will be with you if you need it.
You can meet other women just like you (if you want to) in group sessions.

Not every area has such a local clinic but most do.

I was astonished to find such a clinic in my small town. I hope you can too.