In the area where I live, there are shelters for women that offer a very safe environment for single mothers & children. They will give you about 90 days to stay there. Maybe there is a place like this in your area. Mental abuse is definately a form of abuse, as well as emotional, physical, sexual, and even financial abuse. I have 2 children and I know that this would be difficult but it's really just taking that first step and getting free that's the hard part. After you do, you feel lighter and begin to slowly gain back the you that has gradually been taken away since you met this person. You can do this. Search for resources. We have this *211 number that wecan call in my area and it is a hotline for local resources of almost any kind.