Thank you all so much for your kind messages. I remain confused. My situation is not simple, I live abroad and everyone I know in this country I know through my husband. I have two very young children, and no source of income.
And I know deep down I should leave him but I am terrified of being without him, of being alone. I feel guilty and responsible the relationship has got to this stage. I feel very lonely. I feel guilty for not leaving because of my own feelings. And part of me still believes everything is going to be ok.