Help! My husband is abusive, violent

Psychologist Chris Hart's advice on leaving an abusive marriage [Courtesy]

Hi Chris,

I have been married for 10 years, and for the most part, I have been wanting to leave. But somehow I never do. My problem is that my husband is often very rough. He gets angry, says the most awful things, and can be quite violent. Afterwards, he is always sorry, and we get along for a while. But I am always on edge, watching for the signs that we are heading towards a row again. And no matter how careful and nice I am, it always happens sooner or later. Am I right to want to leave? I tell myself I am staying for the sake of the children, but I do not understand why I cannot seem to go.