Many towns have battered women's help. My town has a YWCA program that helps women like you.
When I injured my back and couldn't work, my W and I went to the YWCA for employment counseling. I felt like a fish out of water, going to a "Women's Organization" It must have taken me 6 trips there before I felt comfortable enough to where I felt entitled to their services.
danadane, your man is a creep in my opinion. Don't look for him to be your champion ever. In my opinion, He won't change until you leave him.
