Hello paulakea,
I think you will be doing the right thing by getting out of this relationship, he wil NOT change no matter how many times he tells you he will,abusive people are abusive people,full stop,it might stop for a little while,he will try to make you feel guilty,don't fall for it,
I detest abusive men,they are week and pathetic control freaks, you deserve better than him,don't weaken when he turns on the tears,it is a ploy to control you,he will even believe he will change,but you must reliase the danger you could be in if you stay,get back to your mum and rebuild your life,good luck, Ray