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You are NOT "white trash" (whatever that is supposed to be) and you deserve a life free of abuse.
You may have to give your cats up for a while, but you really can get yourself out of this dysfunctional situation that you don't deserve!
Please, start calling around for a temporary home for your pets, and women's shelters for yourself. Then GET OUT.
Let us know your progress. I don't think this is going to be easy, but you CAN do it. When you run into an obstacle, post about it and maybe someone here can give good suggestions.
I just want to give you an incentive to start looking for a way out. One day, the son will again escalate the abuse. When he really wants to hurt you, he will turn towards hurting your cats. He would know that hurting you physically is nothing compared to hurting the ones you love - your cats. When you find a place, Leave. Do not give him a heads up, or warning. You just don't know how he will react when he finds out that you are 'abandoning' them. {{{shudder}}} I'd keep my cards very close to my chest....
Bookluver makes a very good point about the abuse escalating to the innocent and helpless cats.
Call the police NOW and ask for them to help you connect with your county's social services and find temporary shelter for both you and the cats.
Also tell the police that you're now ready to file criminal charges against the son who's been beating you up. Also address the financial abuse; given that you're a live-in caregiver and probably aren't paid that much, I'm not sure how much there would be to abuse financially, but every little cent counts.
LEAVE!!
I'm outta here ...
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