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    • #33823
      nevertoolate
      Participant

      I can’t believe I finally gone and done what I’ve been dreaming of doing for months! (detail removed by moderator) Saturday night by myself and it’s heaven. I can eat what I want and watch what I Want on TV too. Didn’t know it would feel this good. Just wanted to say thank you to everyone on this forum for your strength and words of advice. I know I couldn’t have done it without you all x*x

    • #33826
      KIP.
      Participant

      Well done and enjoy your freedom. Just be careful and stay safe X

    • #33832
      lilaclady
      Participant

      Well done you! Giving me hope as I am trying to leave! Enjoy the peace xx

    • #33860
      Confused123
      Participant

      Well done hun for getting out and posting , it always gives encouragement to those still trying to leave

    • #33874
      EeyoreNoMore
      Participant

      Yay, fabulous news!

      Always happy to hear another survivor has broken free. There will be ups and downs but great news that you can be you again!! Xx

    • #33911
      Racoon
      Participant

      Congratulations. It’s great to hear such good news. I hope you can now have a very merry Christmas! Xx

    • #33916
      Lightness
      Participant

      Congratulations and well done!

    • #33931
      Grateful
      Participant

      Well done!
      I’miss just off to start divorce proceedings this morning and I cannot stop crying. I feel I’m tearing my family apart.
      A couple of weeks ago I stood in front of that charging bull and told him he was abusive. That brought him up short and he admitted he has been ( though of course he was also “abused”). Since than he has made an effort and has not been hyper-critical etc. and so it feels mean to be seeing a solicitor at a time when he is nice and I’m not living on eggshells and fearful all the time.
      I really need a big hug as I want to give all you brave people I read about on this forum.
      Stay strong.

    • #33943
      Serenity
      Participant

      I hope it went ok, Grateful.

      Abusers always project blame. According to them, we are abusive if we stand up for ourselves.

      Hope today went ok? Did you have support? X

    • #33947
      Serenity
      Participant

      Well done, Never Too Late x

    • #33976
      Grateful
      Participant

      Thanks Serenity. Today’s meeting went well -its such a relief to finally make that decision to gto go. I went by myself but my sister kept in contact with me all day which helped, as does the support of this forum.

      I expect there will be fireworks in the new year when he realises it’s all over.

      I look forward to watching what I want on the TV like nevertoolate does.

    • #33981
      lilaclady
      Participant

      Hope you’re ok Grateful and sending you lots of strength. Feeling the same as you as I make plans to leave and he’s being nice and am expecting fireworks in the new year too. But I am so glad you are staying true to how you feel and getting a plan in place. Sending you a big hug!!

      • #34076
        nevertoolate
        Participant

        Thank you all for your congratulations! However I feel like there is worse to come when I file for divorce. Completely understand how you feel Grateful, as my ex is trying to be Mr nice guy too. I consulted a solicitor before I left and she was very understanding. Said his behaviour was controlling and a judge would see that as grounds for unreasonable behaviour. Just waiting for the new year to go back to her and start the process. Am expecting fireworks then too!

    • #34099
      Grateful
      Participant

      Huge hugs to lilaclady and never too late. STAY strong and remember the fireworks may be extreme and powerful but eventually they disappear. Here’s to a far better 2017. We’re so close to the finish line -just a few more steps.

    • #34102
      jsscollie
      Participant

      Hugs to everyone.(detail removed by Moderator) So much has happened in the last week but keep going. We can do this x

    • #34236
      Nova
      Participant

      Keep going your making big steps to a new future, stay safe & strong, know we are with you ..sending you big hugs ladies we all deserve a happier, & free future!
      C x

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