I know it will be hard, but I think I'm going to do it

I think I'm ready to leave him. My internal voice says I'll finally be free of the emotional abuse, but every time I start to get the confidence to pack up, I'm paralyzed with fear.

I've read that it's normal to feel that way. That you can still love and care for your abuser, but know that it's not safe for you to be in that relationship anymore.

So I'm a bit scared. I'm young, only 25 and I already own a house and two cars with him.

I'm not worried about my own finances, I have a great job. I'd go to my parents 45 minutes away and save until I can afford my own apartment.

But where do I start? Do I take time off work and move away while he is at work? Do I have everything in the car ready to go after I tell him? Do I tell him in person? Write a letter?

I'm afraid of telling him in person. I don't want to see him beg and cry... I would start crying too. He was crying so hard the other day and it was very difficult to listen. He doesn't want to lose me. I thought I didn't want to lose him, but I've lost myself. I've lost my center.

Any tips, success stories, etc would be greatly appreciated.

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