My husband is abusive and has a terrible temper. Since I can’t leave right now, am I sinning by arguing back in self-defense? Would Jesus leave me behind at the Rapture?

Every week, I answer a common question related to the end times. Today's is about whether living with an abusive husband and defending oneself affects salvation or being raptured.

Question:

My husband of many years has a terrible temper. He is abusive to me and has been for years. Since I live with a man like this, and I can’t escape from him at this time, do I fall into sin by arguing back in defense? Would Jesus leave me behind when He raptures the Church?