Rosa,

My thoughts are with you!

I think at some piont we all hit our breaking point. In fact, I just posted that on my thread. I think the holidays get to us, too.

I agree with Pud, if you felt even some relief, it was time. He has been escalating his abuse of you and it has become unacceptable to you. Good for you for knowing where your boundary lines lie.

That life will not be a bed of roses for him is the understatement of the year. Note that already, he does not want to go back to Russia. Truth is, he never did!

Take care of you, Rosa! Bawl when you have to and sing with Gloria Gaynor at the same time. You know the words!