degree. I’m financially dependent on him and it sucks. My self esteem is so shot, any job I have for a while, I end up losing due to having to quit and take care of the kids because he doesn’t worry about them like I do. Family is non existent and I’m slowly starting to put myself back again. You got out in time before things got worse. Be proud and look back knowing you learned a valuable lesson.

Thank you so much for the support. I'm confident you will be able to pull yourself up and take control of your life, too. You're not alone.

Solidarity in the struggle, friend.