I did it, I rang my local IDAS

[oaktree]

I rang them, I was on the phone for an hour. jeez it feels weird, I have a strange mix of feeling strong and positive, and really really guilty

[KIP.]

Well done. Guilt is a strong tool the abuser uses as control so don’t fall for it. All you’re doing is exploring your options. Gathering support. Gathering knowledge. Evening up the playing field.

[ISOPeace]

Yay, well done you! KIP is right, the guilt is part of what keeps you stuck in the abuse. Remember the guilt is lying to you. The strong positive feeling is telling you the truth! Xxxx

[gettingtired]

It seems like such a small thing but it takes huge bravery to make those calls, well done to you xx

[oaktree]

they are sending me a door jammer with an alarm so i can put that under a door if i need to hide in a room. and they can assign me an outreach worker

[KIP.]

It was women’s aid who totally saved me. My outreach worker was amazing. Ask yourself just how much you want to be in a relationship where you need a door jamb to keep yourself safe. I had a lock on my bedroom door to keep him out, like a panic room. I can’t believe I lived like that x

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