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Thanks Lyn for the cheering!  I do feel like I made a leap forward.  I called some counselors today.  Left a few messages.  Hopefully I'll meet with someone soon.

Recogninzing/admitting the abuse (again!) was a big step forward to me.  Its amazing how we can put ourselves in denial like that.  Right now, I'm just not afraid anymore.  I'm not afraid to speak up for my children.  I know the "waves" I was trying to avoid are not MY problem but HIS.  I'm ready to leave with my kids if I ever have to.  I have enlisted a good friend of mine and have a place to go if it should get to that point.  It hasn't yet, but I'm fully aware it could any day.  Thank you to you and the many others who are so helpful here. 

I will keep in touch.  I'm reading daily, here and in books.  I'll post to keep in touch every now and then.  And to all fighting the same fight, GOOD LUCK,  STAY STRONG, and PLEASE FIND PEACE!