He keeps hitting me and i keep staying why?

Australia
February 18, 2010 7:11pm CST
why cant i leave my situation i try to but i feel like i am trapped i come from a different country i dont want any friends because of the danger and because he hits me and i cant bare them getting hurt becase of me as he has done this b4 i dont know what to do i am very scared of what might happen to me and the police are so useless here when will it all stop if i leave how do i explain it to my 5 kids i have no where to go and no one but him
8 responses
@jewels49 (1776)
• United States
19 Feb 10
First of all it is not your fault he is hitting you, you take responsibility for staying but not for it happening, if he is an abuser there is nothing you can do or not do to make it stop. There are shelters for abused women they aren't all the greatest places in the world, but no one is going to hit you and your kids won't be living in violence. They have the resources to help you get everything you will need to survive on your own. It is your responsibility as a parent to get your kids out of a violent environment. I know it is a scarry thing to contemplate, he has you convinced that no one else will want you, that you can't survive without him and that you are incapable of taking care of your own life. You have already proven you are strong..you are surviving being abused..Get out..Please.
• Australia
19 Feb 10
I have tryed to contact resources but they are telling me that there is too many of us and they cannot accomadate my family i live in australia and the services are so unfair a major problem that i am having is all my id and my kids id have disapeared
@jewels49 (1776)
• United States
19 Feb 10
You need to try and get new identification and then keep it somewhere else..a locker in a bus terminal or a safety deposit box in a bank, bury it in the yard if you have to just make sure you can get to it when you are ready to go, keep contacting the agencies and repeating how desperately you need to get out. I know a couple of other organizations that help abused women, let me see what I can find out and if their resources reach this far away, they aren't exactly state agencies but they do good work and save lives. Give me a couple of days, I will send you a private message with whatever information I find.
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
19 Feb 10
Where country you from and what country your currently live with, my friend? I think you need to be strong in that current situation you have today. Is that man hitting you always is your husband or a kind of person that you living with without any marriage? Please tell me what is your relationship in that person and what nationality is that. So that I can give you more advice on what to do... Be strong God, will see and besides all the time
@weasel81 (2496)
• Australia
19 Feb 10
it takes a lot of crouage to leave someone like that. it shouldn't matter what country you come from, on having people to help you get out of the situation. yes i have been told the cops can be useless on some things when they can actually do something. but they do have to do something, before it costs someone their life.
@Kingco18 (33)
• United States
19 Feb 10
I'm going to put myself in your shoes... If I was being abused with 5 children, I would not have many options.. I would pray a lot, first and foremost.. Act accordingly to my prayer, gather my strength, and come up with a plan that would be most fitting. Lets face it, I'm a man, I know most of us are not that smart, we may think we are, but we aren't. The number one concern for me, would be my children and making sure I figure out a way to get them out safely. Second, as for myself I would need to find help to do this, whether its a friend or family member. There is help, don't worry about putting yourself, friend, or family member in jeopardy. Worry about your kids, and their future... Most men when exposed to other people about what they've done, will find excuses to defend themselves. I would find a way to expose him, if it were me..
@kyvin147 (78)
19 Feb 10
for me try first to leave and escape to him find a way to go far away from him... and try to explain to your 5 kids why you like their father.... I'm sure they will understand the situation if you just tell them the truth... take care always and God bless...
@rosegardens (3032)
• United States
19 Feb 10
You need friends. Is it possible for you to join a church, and/or get involved in some volunteer activities? People who volunteer make pretty good friends and they can be most helpful to you in your situation. You are trying to do this by yourself, and you cannot. Please reach out and get some help through friendships and church groups. Others here have given some great advice as well. Please don't try to do this by yourself. You need a good support system for your mental stability, now and when you leave him. Unfortunately in most countries the police are useless when it comes to domestic situations.
@raynejasper (2322)
• Philippines
19 Feb 10
..hi.. I do feel bad for you.. Is there no possibility for you to leave your husband and get your children with you? Your situation is real hard since you're not in your own country.. But I believe your country's embassy can help you if you can reach them and ask for help provided that you have legal papers.. Can I ask where you are and from country are you? maybe we can ask some authorities.. you see, you can't suffer forever because of him.. How old are your kids? Does your older kids know what's going on between you and your husband? I think they can understand you if ever you decide to leave them.. Just promise to get them afterwards because you don't know what may happen to them after you leave them cosidering the attitude of your husband.. there are laws that govern overseas workers and I believe that law can protect you also.. be strong for your children and avoid doing things that are not favorable to your husband.. endure for the moment and always pray to God.. there's no one to help you this time but yourself and God.. so don't give up yet for the sake of your children.. they need you more..
• Philippines
19 Feb 10
hi. it seems like you're being abused. i suggest you get help to the domestic violence and abuse shelters. if you have no where to go then you can go there and tell them your situation. i think they'll be more of a help than the police. you can also make an escape plan. if he's out of the house, you can pack your own and your kids' clothes but only few so you can carry them easily. take your important documents, money, mobile phones, and spare car keys (if you know how to drive). do not ever tell him that you've plans to escape and you'll leave him because he'll lock you in the house and he may never let you out. also, never give in when he said sorry and he regrets all the things that he has done to you. This kind of man can be very manipulative and he'll just abuse you again. for your children, let them know what's really happening and you're doing all of this for their safety.