I have to agree with Corri and Chrome on this one. He has "unchosen" her even if they technically live under the same roof. He is very abusive. They might as well be separated and frankly, and I will come right out and say I think Heather, and possibly her son, would be better off away from him. But like you said Corri, it's only her decision to make. As far as making a decision and THEN asking for advice, I won't go that far, because the whole thing is a process and reaching that decision is often very painful, as you know. But yes, hanging out in limbo, is torturous.