To of hit the bastard back

[justmemyselfandeye]

For many years now my husband has emotionally abused me and the last few years Iv lost count how many times he’s put his dam hands on me!
Yesterday whilst folding cloths he told me after a disagreement that I was not a women and that my stretch marks are disgusting and insulted me over and over (ignored and let it go)
He then continued to insult me, so I told him he wasn’t a good man. He flew at me in a rage putting his hands around my throat and licking my face!yes licking my face forcefully.
I’m not sure how I did it but I punched him hard in the face and split his lip.
He left the house shocked.
I was shaking and disappointed that I had lowered myself to his level.
Now I don’t know how I feel. I just lost it. I couldn’t take no more. I’m in the process of moving out so tensions are high. But iv put up with years of this and I’m ready to call it a day and leave. Has anyone else ever lost it with an abusive partner?
Did you feel guilt? I’m not proud of myself. And I wish I could take it back and of handled it differently like removing myself from the house. Was I unreasonable? Or shall I say stupid to do this ? As now I’m as bad as him

Sounds like you should have done it years ago! Some men get a kick out of scaring women. He could have murdered you and you would be another 'statistic'. Look into getting trained with self defense techniques.
Look up 'Krav Maga' on YouTube!

Of course you were right to hit him! He had his hands around your throat! You have nothing whatsoever to feel guilty about. Thank goodness you chose not to have his children - you will never have to have any future contact with the cowardly prick.