Thank you so much Clueless for your amazing reply and support. Like you I know there is light at the end of the tunnel and I am excited about the future. I have no idea as to when I will be able to leave, but at the moment, like you the support of my family and a few friends has kept me going and helped me to be positive. I too am in counselling which is just amazing. Just to have that one hour a week for me to be able to talk without having to check what I am saying or to finish my sentences even without being stopped and made to feel like I am wrong or stupid. Wow..I feel like I am starting to get in touch with myself again. I think the biggest thing is that my partner, his own decision, has decided to have counselling. I am so relieved that he has taken on board what I have said about his behaviours towards me & our children. I just have to be careful need not to be sucked in to healing journey. I can’t wait to be in my own and continue my journey and become a better person and mother.. I too wish you much happiness in the future. You are worth everything you want for yourself and your children.. and more. Take good care. Be strong and believe…. Xx