Getting the ex to understand

[galenight]

Ok, here's the story. I work in a small rural hospitals ER. Tonight an MVA came in.... by two ambulances... 6 patients total at change of shift. My ex takes care of the kids (12 and 8) while I work most of the time. I called the ex and told him I was going to be late. He blows up. To make a long story short... he does not understand why I have an obligation to stay. (Only one RN after I leave) I have tried to explain to him the morals, and legality involved as well as the risk to license and job were I to leave. Has anyone had similiar experiences? I would be most interested in those with a close relationship with their (not too bright) ex. He thinks that as soon as 11 rolls around I should leave, regardless of what is left in the ER. We can get very busy at times, and I don't like to leave people hanging. We have had this discussion (argument) a million times. Help!

[ktwlpn, LPN]

(oops...)I think congrats are in order for you...you got away from this manipulator...reading his threats to move to Fla,work under the table to prevent you from garnishing his wages....this just outrages me...I don't have anything to add to previous posts-but here is a hug of support-and a pat on the back for getting away...