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Hi, girls. I’m at a very low ebb and need support. The abuse was sexual, physical, emotional, mental and financial but worst of all, we ran when he started mental and physical against my youngest. (detail removed by Moderator) He has become more subtle and I am scared in my own home but can’t do anything without proof. (detail removed by Moderator) We are finally at the last leg of the journey, (detail removed by Moderator) Won’t have enough to set us up but we will be free of him. My problems now – I don’t know how to move forward in a practical way. Housing – I have the chance of a good job but it is too far from my son’s school. How do I convince the council to move us into the much sought after area? He can’t move schools as he is in (detail removed by Moderator) years. It looks like I will have to choose between a job and my son’s education – mmm, no need to guess which I will choose. Next problem – how do we feel safe (detail removed by Moderator)? On paper, he has left us alone. In reality, he has been in the house, including when we were asleep, and it looks like he used to take my car and sometimes vandalise it. Either that or I have been extremely unlucky in the time since we split, when nothing has happened in our quiet street for decades! I want us to feel safe in our new home. The police were contacted by medical staff at the beginning but we wouldn’t get involved and are hesitant now because his behaviour may get worse. How can we move forward?
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Hello Goldengirl,
it sounds like there is a lot of planning you need to do. You mentioned housing, are you in touch with your local domestic abuse service? They can advocate to housing on your behalf and are experienced in helping survivors make a safety plan. https://www.womensaid.org.uk/domestic-abuse-directory/
Best Wishes,
Lisa
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