Thank you so much for all the responses, great advice which led me to I contact Respect and women’s aid for advice and then I sat down with him. He completely broke down and ashamed of his behaviour.He has decided to end the relationship as he sees she deserves to be treated properly and seek support to help him work through why he’s feeling the way he is. I have to have belief that he wants to address these issues. At least he is aware, that’s something right. Also, ipant I am so sorry you have had to distance yourself from your son, that must be so difficult but yeah, you have to look after yourself. It is so hard to find the cycle is repeating itself through your child.