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He’s hit me and I don’t know what to do

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ThinkINeedHelp · 15/06/2025 23:01

I’m crying and I probably won’t make much sense but please try to help me see straight.
Had an awful evening. I know it started as my fault. I was cross as trying to house train two puppies but it’s been a bad day with them today. I was a bit annoyed and swore. I didn’t swear at anyone, it was a case of oh ffs, this is getting ridiculous.

He was angry with me and we argued. It’s eventually ended up with him grabbing my wrists, shoving me against the bedroom wall and then hitting me in the face. My nose hurts, so does my shoulder.

I’m now going to be homeless. I’ve no family, no friends anymore, don’t work and I live in his house. I’m so utterly pathetic.i can’t drive as I’ve had two glasses of wine but come tomorrow I’ll have to leave.
I’ve allowed myself to end up in this position , I’m in my late 50’s and I can’t believe I’ve been so bloody stupid.

OP posts:
OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 28/07/2025 18:31

What a wonderful last 3/4 words - ' I'm so happy '

that is what we all wanted for you, and to be safe. which you are.

LardoBurrows · 28/07/2025 18:31

So good to see your update. You have obviously grabbed life by the horns and are really making up for lost time, it all sounds wonderful. I really wish you all the best in your lovely new life, you deserve all the good stuff.

FloofyKat · 28/07/2025 18:44

OP, your thread is just a joy to read! Not the abuse you received from your ex, of course, that’s not a joy. But to hear of the way you have taken back control of your life is just awesome. I wish you much happiness in your new life. And kudos to your lovely SB for bringing there for you. Also awesome!

Greenvases · 28/07/2025 18:54

So delighted for you.

Cantgetausername87 · 28/07/2025 18:58

@ThinkINeedHelp I'm so pleased for you. I went back and re read your posts - you're an inspiration and so very brave! Wishing you all the best and so happy to hear you're happy and doing so well x

Horses7 · 28/07/2025 20:46

Absolutely delighted for you!
You’ve got the life you deserve!

Pashazade · 28/07/2025 20:57

Lovely to know that good things happen to people who deserve it sometimes!

Bonbon21 · 28/07/2025 21:07

So happy for you!
I wish you everything you wish for yourself.x

NeedWineNow · 28/07/2025 22:54

So happy to read your lovely update OP. Wishing you loads more happiness for your future.

SherlockHolmes · 30/07/2025 19:09

So good to hear, I'm so glad you're happy. Maybe others in bad situations will gain courage from your thread and be able to escape too.

ChaToilLeam · 30/07/2025 19:47

I'm so happy for you!

frozendaisy · 30/07/2025 19:51

Excellent @ThinkINeedHelp
Do keep the updates coming from time to time it's good know that decisions, whilst hard at the time, were most definitely for the best.
Hope you are getting some form of payment for new garden, even if it's just crates of wine!

Sunnyside4 · 25/08/2025 09:27

I've just searched for your thread wondering if there was an update. So happy for you. If you haven't been already, Budapest is lovely - make sure you take a walk near the river at night!

SlightlyJaded · 25/08/2025 10:16

I would like to:

Give you a massive, congratulatory hug
Shake your fantastic SB hand
And have a cup of tea in your garden.

I have been on MN for just over 20 years (I can measure my age of DD) and this is one of the best 'outcomes' I have ever read about.

Lalgarh · 09/01/2026 12:14

Hope you're doing well and had a wonderful Christmas and New Year @ThinkINeedHelp

CRCGran · 09/01/2026 15:18

Lalgarh · 09/01/2026 12:14

Hope you're doing well and had a wonderful Christmas and New Year @ThinkINeedHelp

Same from me... I've often wondered how you are doing. Very best wishes for 2026. xx

Horses7 · 09/01/2026 16:50

Happy New Year! Let us know how you are please! __

Greenvases · 09/01/2026 18:13

Definitely onevof my favourite threads.
You are a peer age wise, and I am so glad that you have moved forward with such positivity.

I hope that he never lulls another woman into going out with him and he feels the loss every day of all you did for him and of you personally.
He messed up and I hope 2026 is a really miserable lonely year for him.

I also hope his daughter keeps her distance knowing what grief he caused you.

Wishing you all the happiness you so deserve.

scoobysnaxx · 11/01/2026 09:29

Hope you are well OP. Please give us an update xx

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