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Husband scared me I know I need to leave- where to start?

My husband scared me tonight. I`m still shaking now.

I threw away some books of his. He had put aside books to get rid of and there were other books in a cardboard box next to them. I was wrong to throw them out (I should have checked them more carefully)....but his reaction was over the top and extremely scary. He yelled and screamed at me and hit the bed over and over next to where I was sitting. I really felt he was going to hit me next.

I have known that my marriage is dead for a long time now. I don`t love him any more and am not happy with him, We NEVER have sex.

Basically the only reason I haven`t left him before this is our 5 year old daughter.

I live in his country....and I have no guanrentees about getting primary custody of our daughter. Don`t get me wrong...I am not advocating cutting him off from her......but as he NEVER does anything to look after her, giving him custody would be the worst thing for our daughter.

I can live with being ignored,and with doing most of the stuff around the house...but I cannot live in fear. I know I have to leave him somehow.

I just want to get out now....but I know I have to plan to do this the best way.

My mind is racing now? Where do I start to plan? Any advice from those who have been there?

Update:

I actually live abroad..in his country.

I have work here....but getting a place to live etc will be very difficult.....

Getting on a plane with our daughter and getting out of here feels like the best option.....if it wasn`t considered child abduction.

Update 2:

I live in Japan.....

....not as bad as others....but pretty good at protecting their own against foreigners.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    well i think that you have to get a good lawyer, explain everything to him and then he'll definatley help you out in the best way possible. Most likely you'll get custody for your little girl. But you can't stay with him any longer. before anything let him know that its not working out. and tell him that its best for the both of you and that you'll let him see your girl all the time. If he flips out and goes crazy then call the cops. then you'll definatley get custody for your child, and you'll be free :]

    goodluckkk<3

    Source(s): My parents
  • 1 decade ago

    I think you need to look into what your rights are. Call the consulate for the country you are from and tell them you are in a potentially dangerous situation for you and your daughter and find out what you are legally allowed to do. I can't imagine that if you took off with your daughter back home bc you felt threatened, that you would be in the wrong. First and foremost your #1 responsibility to to protect your child from a bad situation, even if its her own father. If it were me I'd jump on a plane and go to my parents or a close friend/family member and leave the jerk a note. I'd be afraid of him as well, and he way overreacted in terms of the books. It was an accident and you did not mean to do it. It sounds like you are also in a loveless marriage which is not good for you or your Daughter. Seriously consider getting out right away. Good luck to you.

    Source(s): common sense
  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Your husband needs a serious reality check. Obviously, he does not understand safety AT ALL! All it takes is one time for something tragic to happen. I would talk to him about being more attentive when he is in charge with them. Then, if things do not change, scare the crap out of him. Have him watch your daughter in the front yard, then have a friend/trusted relative sneak your daughter in to the side yard. Then casually go outside and ask where your daughter is. It will scare him but it will teach him how fast something dangerous can happen.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    if you have a job honestly sit down and start a budget of how much you can afford to pay for rent, food, electricity, etc....all of the NECESSARY expenses. if you can do it. next step is go on craigslist for whatever city you live in and find a garage apartment (which normally has all bills paid) and move out. if you can afford a little more then start shopping around for a place. he sounds like he needs some anger management. if he was that close to hitting you (intentionally or not) you need to leave ESPECIALLY since you have a little one.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Oh dear. Contact your family and get all the support you can. See if you and your daughter can stay at family's or friends' houses for a while.

    Pack your things and take money, important papers like passports, IDs, birth certificates and such along.

    If he is violent, you should do this when he is not around.

    Contact your local women's shelter for tips and advice as well. Good luck!

  • 1 decade ago

    It sounds like you threw those books out on purpose.

    NOT ACCIDENT

    Just take the child, and fly back to your home country.

    Easy...

    Money? Go to the bank and take the money, and leave

    Don't wait for days, or try to make a plan.... just go.

    It is not child abduction because it is your child,

    And when you get to your home country change your child's citizenship to yours. And never communicate with the husband again.

  • A
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Well it's not much good your daughter seeing that either, you must have family you can go to?

    Perhaps tell him you want to take your daughter home for a visit and then sort out what you could do.

  • 1 decade ago

    If you don't love anymore, the answer is simple.... Get out before he does hit you! There are shelters that will take you solely on mental abuse!!!

  • 1 decade ago

    You need to get out there as soon as possible.Tell your family,good friends,report to police what your situation now.You need to be strong and your child.I can relate you...

  • swddrb
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    what country?

    you need to leave now he'll abuse you and your daughter

    you need to get to the us conselet in the country that your in

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