Get medical attention from your doctor or a hospital emergency room. Ask the staff to photograph your injuries and keep detailed records in case you decide to take legal action. Contact your family court for information about a civil protection order that doesn't involve criminal charges or penalties. Talk to someone. Part of the abuser's power comes from secrecy.
Victims are often ashamed to let anyone know about intimate family problems.
Go to a friend or neighbor, or call a domestic-violence hotline to talk to a counselor. Plan ahead and know what you will do if you are attacked again. If you decide to leave, choose a place to go, and set aside some money. Learn to think independently. Try to plan for the future and set goals for yourself.