Scared of my ex

[Icecream21]

My ex is due to be released from prison soon and I’m scared he’s going to come for me. I thought after he was sentenced I would feel better but the fear never went away, he said if I get him sent to prison mine and my kids lives will be in danger, but we were in danger before and it was getting worse so I felt like I had no choice. Now I’m starting to regret going to the police incase he carries out his threats when he is released, the closer it gets the worse I’m feeling I can’t think straight or sleep. I considered moving house but like he said no matter where I go or what I do he will find me, he knows where I work, kids school, where family and friends live so I know it wouldn’t be hard for him to find me if he really wanted to. I just don’t know what to do and wondered if anyone else has been through anything similar?

[Lisa]

Hi Icecream21,

Welcome to the forum and thank you for sharing with us about what’s going on. It’s understandable that this is a really scary time for you.

Hopefully some of the other women will reply soon to offer support from their personal experiences. You could also use our Live Chat service (8am – 6pm weekdays and 10am – 6pm weekends/bank holidays) and contact your local domestic abuse service for some specialist support with safety planning and security.

Take care and keep posting,
Lisa
(Forum Moderator)

[Scared but hopeful]

I am going through exactly the same thing. My ex is being released soon and he promised me if I ever called the police he would kill me. I thought I made the right choice calling the police but now after such a short time he’s being released. I’m terrified he’s going to come after me. He’s only going to be more angry now than he was before.

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