What finally made you able to leave your emotionally or physically abusive relationship?

Did you have kids involved? What was the last straw or when did you realize It was abuse?

I feel guilty and question at times if my children’s father is actually abusing me emotionally or if I am truly crazy like he says. I want to leave, I just need some support and some personal experiences to really make me feel there is a better life after this. I feel so overwhelmed with the thought of ending the relationship.