THat's exactly how I feel. However, in California, he can divorce me without my permission. In a legal separation, I have to agree to it. Perhaps I can put things in there to protect me as well, such as making sure I have health insurance, access to our bank account and credit cards, etc. These things he is threatening to separate and take from me unless I agree to a legal separation. I'm really scared tday. I don't want to give him these things too. But I'm afraid the consequences will b e worse if I don't. He will agree to therapy if I give him the separation, guaranteed. I don't know. Thank you so much for your great input - I really value it, Stronger and you have been like a lifeline to me! No decisions made yet -