IFeelHelpless,
You and your child are in our prayers. Your cry for help has touched my heart and I offer you the following advice as if you were my sister.
I strongly encourage you to contact:
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY).
E-mail assistance is available at
ndvh@ndvh.org.
They can provide crisis intervention and referrals to a local service provider in your area.
There are organizations and shelters available to help and protect you from an abusive spouse. Many shelters have safe houses where your husband will not be able to find you.
Violence against women, inside or outside the home, is never justified. Violence in any form—physical, sexual, psychological, or verbal—is sinful; often, it is a crime as well. You are not obligated to stay in this situation.
If the circumstances are as you describe, you are in grave danger of severe physical injury and even death. Your first obligation is you and your child’s safety and well being. Call the hotline and follow their advice. You don’t need to be alone. There are people out there who want to help.
If you were drowning and someone threw you a lifeline you would grap it. Do the same thing now.
God Bless,
