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      Upset101
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      My relationship cost me everything my kids my family my friends and I’m really struggling on a way to see the positives to turn it all around

      everyone told me it was abuse and I struggled to see it and kept on going back time and time again even though I managed better on my own with the kids I was able to be brainwashed and manipulated that I needed him and now my kids are In temporary foster care and I really want to do whatever it takes to get them back Iv finally found the strength to cut all contact but I’m scared Iv left it too late

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      Lisa
      Main Moderator

      Hi Upset101,

      Welcome to the forum and thank you for your post. It can be really difficult to see the abuse for what it is when you’re in it and it’s normal for it to take time and multiple tries before you’re able to leave for good. You have left now and cut all contact, that’s taken a lot of strength and is a positive in itself. Try to be kind to yourself. You’re not alone in what you’ve been through and I hope that sharing support with other women on this forum who understand helps.

      If you need any guidance on using the forum you can find this in the Forum Guidelines and FAQs. If they don’t answer your question then please feel free to message me.

      If you feel like you are in need of some additional support, you could chat to a Women’s Aid worker in confidence via our Live Chat service. They won’t tell you what to do, but can discuss your situation and signpost you to other support that’s relevant for you.

      Do keep posting to let us know how you’re getting on.

      Best wishes,

      Lisa
      (Forum Moderator)

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