What a horrible, horrible mother. I understand that anyone can get themselves into an abusive situation... and that it can be difficult to gather the strength to get out... but this woman has CHILDREN that she as exposed to this... children who have had their lives ruined by observing this behavior.

From this letter it doesn't even seem like it has occurred to her that she needs to get OUT of the relationship... and should have years ago. It is a shame that she didn't love her children enough to put their welfare first. Now there is a situation where the son could potentially end up in jail if he goes after his father... or be killed by his father. If she was a good mother it would never have gotten this far. She obviously has access to a computer... and the brains to use it... so there is no excuse for her not to find the resources and agencies that can help her with this.

Please don't judge to quickly! This mom's is in a horrible situtation :( Many things keep women from leaving. Years of emotional abuse keeps you from thinking you can make it on your own.
If you can get it together and find a way out-there are many people who will back you up. Please stand up for your self, find a way out (sometimes it takes months of planning).
The closer you get to leaving, the more aggressive your abuser will get.
I fear for her daughters-growing up with this makes it seem like all marriages are destructive (abusive).
Find a way out-there is a light at the end of the tunnel. That light is you !