Do you think I'm a weak person?

[Anonymous]

Its hard to let go this person I been with but I know I need to let him go. He's disrespectful to me, emotionally, verbally and Physically abusive but other days he's nice. I know I need to let him go and move on. We do got a kid together. I feel like I'm stupid and weak for thinking he actually love me and want to be with me and he would change. I just don't got the courage to break up with him because I don't know what he would say or do or if he try to take our son away from me.

[slatyb]

No, you are a traumatized person. You know you need to end this relationship but it's not so easy. Who have you told about this? Can you get any support from your parents? If not, from another relative or friends? The more people you tell, the easier it will be to leave. This is not your fault. I was in an emotionally abusive relationship and had trouble leaving even could have at any time. Don't be afraid or embarrassed to ask for help. Anyone who cares about you will want to know and do what they can. If you can, talk to a professional counselor. Call a local women's shelter. Best wishes.

[slatyb]

Sorry, I missed the last part about your child. You need to leave him as soon as possible to protect your son. Please call for help, a women's shelter if there is no one else. They can provide a safe place to say and legal aid.

[Danny_dan92]

He’s disrespectful. That’s all you need to know to make the decision to leave. I don’t know how you lack so much self respect

[Nikki1989]

It is not weakness.

The difficulty you're facing is not just emotional but practical and safety-based, especially because you have a child together. You must prioritize planning your exit before executing it.

[AngryCarl2]

You're not weak, just stupid. If the two of you break up you will likely get custody of your child.

[jahaims]

Get evidence of what he does and go to court idiot. He can't even see the kid if you can prove abuse let alone take the kid away.