10 year old son doesn't want me to leave his abusive father
I have been in an abusive marriage for ten years. . I have made the decision to leave my husband. I have three wonderful children, whom I have talked to about the upcoming separation. My two young girls seemed to handle it well. My 10 year old son , however, is having a difficult time with this. He doesn't want us to leave his daddy, and he stated that he would like to live with his dad. I was so devastated and hurt by this. I know that my husband is not capable of raising my son--my son knows that his father has been very mean to me. I know my son loves his father- and he has every right to. What should I do? I feel trapped---like I must stay in this abusive relationship to keep from making my son upset. I am so torn. Please help.