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I am in need of the biggest handhold to get out of the situation I am in

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SuperlativeScrubs · 13/07/2020 22:33

I am in an abusive relationship. Tonight I am cutting all ties and hiding away where he won't find me. I have taken all social media offline and abandoned others with the exception of Mumsnet (which he doesn't know about). I am even changing my personal email which is hard because so much goes through there.

Please help me. I can't go back.

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leafeater · 13/07/2020 22:35

Are you safe, OP? Are you with someone who can help you?

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AnneLovesGilbert · 13/07/2020 22:38

Handhold Flowers

Do you have RL support?

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CanWeComeIntoTheOutNow · 13/07/2020 22:39

Have you got everything you need?

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TokyoSushi · 13/07/2020 22:40

Oh love, are you somewhere safe now?

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saffy1234 · 13/07/2020 22:41

Hi OP ,squeezing your hand tightly here.Do you have all you need and family/friend support.Any DC? Xxxx

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saffy1234 · 13/07/2020 22:41

Hi OP ,squeezing your hand tightly here.Do you have all you need and family/friend support.Any DC? Xxxx

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BananaBabies · 13/07/2020 22:43

You can do this, Superlative!

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Fatted · 13/07/2020 22:44

Good luck OP. Are you in a place of safety?

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SoulofanAggron · 13/07/2020 22:46

Hugs OP. Superlative is the word. Flowers xxx

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sandieshaw · 13/07/2020 22:46

Absolutely OP, you’re not going back. This is the start of your happily ever after and you’ll have everyone on Mumsnet behind you (and that’s a lot of people).
Stay safe & stay strong x

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Iflyaway · 13/07/2020 22:50

Here's my hand.
Please be safe.

I've been through it and am thriving now.
So is my son.

Good for you for taking the best decision for your future!

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claireyjs · 13/07/2020 22:57

Big hugs OP...hard situation but right decision. Remember your local womens aid charity are there to offer practical support and advice if needed.

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Newnamenewopenme · 13/07/2020 22:59

Brilliant! There will be moments of doubt that you will need to work through, if I was you, while it’s still fresh in your mind write a list of reasons you’ve gone so that you can remind yourself if you need it.

Well done for taking these steps, you are so close to the happy life you deserve.

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stoptheride · 13/07/2020 23:07

Bless you, be strong xxx hand hold from me.

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SuperlativeScrubs · 13/07/2020 23:16

Thank you all so much

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surreymumof03 · 13/07/2020 23:16

hi, first of all well done on being so brave. i removed myself from a situation like this years ago. it is hard but just keep the end goal in sight, freedom, happiness. are you safe?

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SierraHotel · 13/07/2020 23:18

So brave, this is a massive thing you're doing, please take care. Good luck.

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HollowTalk · 13/07/2020 23:21

Get rid of all your Sent and Draft messages on your old email, just in case he's accessing it.

Best of luck - you are very brave.

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2020nymph · 13/07/2020 23:21

Here's my hand. Well done lovely, you've got this. Thanks

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AcrossthePond55 · 13/07/2020 23:23

Wow!! You are marvelous. It takes a lot to go 'cold turkey'. Well done you for taking this step. Your future's so bright you gotta wear shades.
😎😎🤩🤩

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hiddeneverythin · 13/07/2020 23:31

Here for you. You are brave and strong

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echodot · 13/07/2020 23:31

Be 💪 strong

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leopardprintlara · 13/07/2020 23:31

Well done OP. Its the best feeling to be free. I was in an abusive relationship too. I still feel embarrassed and ashamed 10 years later. I didn't tell my family. It really can happen to anyone. I was stalked and isolated in another country and alone. I hope you're not alone. Change your phone number along with all the email etc.

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Nat6999 · 13/07/2020 23:35

Make sure you change your bank account in case he knows your account number, Sort code & PIN number. If you speak to your mobile phone provider, they will change your phone number if you tell them you are a DV victim.

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SuperlativeScrubs · 13/07/2020 23:35

Didn't think of that @HollowTalk so I will do that now. Thanks for the tip!

@surreymumof03 I am glad you got yourself out of similar and it's nice to know there is hope. I am perfectly safe as long as I am strong enough to abandon all the accounts he could contact me on. There is an ocean between us and a pandemic keeping travel nicely restricted right now. We have no financial, marital or legal ties otherwise.

@claireyjs I never considered WomensAid because my situation is a little different. I might PM you to explain more and see if they would help? The backstory is huge and I actually posted here about it here during a traumatic time in the early days of our relationship, and I think I am actually trauma bonded to this man.

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