To say thank you!

[BibbityBobbityBastards]

Ok so IABU to post here but it is for a reason.
On this day 3 years ago I posted asking if I was expecting too much of my DH. I was 9 months pregnant and totally isolated from friends, family, the world really.
And you lovely lot saved me, showed me I was really in a terribly abusive relationship that I just couldn't see, and within a day I had taken my DS, packed our stuff, "got our ducks in a row" and went to my mums.
From then you all gave me advice, supported me and were the friends I desperately needed at that time.
So today, I have two beautiful children, a life full of RL friends, I am divorced from my ExH and now have a wonderful, loving partner who treats my children as his own.
Ex has no contact whatsoever with me or his biological son, his choice and I am happy with it!
So today, with all that's going on on the world, just give yourself a pat on the back, because something as simple as posting a message full of love, concern, and tenderness can totally change someone's life.
Thank you all x

Wow what a lovely update! I often wonder what happens to posters. Well done OP, all that is not as easy as it sounds - in fact really difficult - so good for you. Amazing news!!

What a lovely way to start the day. I’m so glad things worked out.

Fantastic! Great to hear. You should post this in relationships as well to inspire/reassure others.

Smashing. Yay. And all that.

Thanks for letting us know

That is so lovely to read. Well done for getting out and staying out. It's not easy. Best wishes to you and your family for a very happy future.

Just realised that read all sarcastic. It wasn't meant to be. It was a genuine 'how lovely !' Comment.

It was a long road to get to this point, 6 months of therapy, not trusting anyone, having to readjust to normal life. I had a lot of support from my family, new friends I made through group therapy and baby clubs.

Lovely start to my morning. I have a little tear in my eye. So happy for you This place is great.

Mine was genuine, too

This is lovely OP, I'm so happy for you

So happy for you good luck in the future.

It's so nice to read this, I am 4 months down the line of leaving ex, after I posted on here it really set everything in motion and mumsnet has been a fantastic support for me as well! I hope to be where you are in 3 years

This is so lovely to read. So pleased for you. Sounds like you worked hard to really make a change. Keep moving forward 😊

Thankyou for thanking us and updating. Don’t know if I commented but it cheers me to know people get genuine help from others when needed.

I think I remember you OP. Good for you! You deserve all the happiness xxx

It's so lovely to read it's brightened people's day. Thank you for all the well wishes too.
@Fedupofitnow123 well done for leaving, it can be a bit of a rollercoaster, especially in the first year. Have you got RL support around you ?

This is lovely to read. Well done for finding the strength and courage and making the life you deserve.

@bibbitybobbitybastards fortunately I do, but the whole situation is a mess as financially he has crippled me, which is making it impossible to be housed

Congrats OP. Well done for taking this important step and great to see you realise that you have started to turn a corner

I have a slightly less dramatic but no less revelatory story of emerging from an abusive relationship which was in large part triggered by posting on here and having people point out that I and my DD deserved better.

The power of MN is a thing to behold. It continues to help people see where they are trapped by low self esteem and patriarchal bullshit.

Thank you so much for posting, it’s made me so happy to hear your news! 😊🌷

I’m incredibly happy for you & impressed you were able to get out & turn your &DS’s life around, find a fab new man and have a baby with him - well done lovey & thank you for sharing 💐

Well done op. I'm so glad you are happy and well.

This is just so lovely to read.

Wonderful! So pleased you've turned your life around.

I hope women in abusive relationships find your post empowering.

Hi OP. I wasn't around then, but just wanted to say well done. It's great that you got what you needed from here.
I am really pleased that you have managed to move on and are happy. 💐