Hi looking for advice and experiences (good and bad).
Have been single for almost 4 years following an abusive relationship which I was supported by specialist agencies to walk away from. I have 3 children and work full time. My mum lives nowhere near me, nor do I have any family close by.
I have started thinking about dating but am not sure if I am ready or not, or even will I ever be ready and how do I know if I’m ready?
My relationship history is a bit crap with only two relationships, both with DV so there’s obviously the risk that I don’t want to end up with another abuser. I’ve completed the freedom programme which is specific to people who have broken away from abusive relationships.
I’m not keen on trying online dating as I worry that my ex may see me online (paranoia perhaps). I have very little free time and not sure how I would meet someone?
The other issue is sex, I don’t know if I could be intimate with someone given some of the abuse my partner put me through.