I was relieved to know you left the marriage. I have written about financial abuse so I recognised the signs as I read your story.

Women should learn to earn their own money even as a full time mom. If your husband doesn't want you to work then he should pay you monthly compensation for the job. Because you are technically doing his job and yours.

But if your husband won't pay you, don't reduce yourself to being completely dependent on him. Insist on getting a job and share the family responsibility with him.