I left ExH ten months ago after a very unhappy marriage - with lots of help and support from lovely people on Mumsnet and a few in RL. this question is about money. I had to borrow 4000 to move , have paid back 1600. I have no means of credit ( DH had a gambling , drugs and alcohol issue ) and , although I work and have been managing fine , myself and the two DC are living month to month. We manage , and I have been trying to squirrel away a bit each month for Christmas(currently standing at £130) I have had a huge essential car bill for 400 which has basically wiped out my grocery bill for the month . I cannot earn any more due to childcare , I have no means to borrow. The only asset I have is my wedding and engagement rings. I have had three valuations , highest is a commission , lowest is £500 for both.
My question is , even though my marriage was not the best and I have no daughters to pass then down to , AIBU to sell them ? No doubt we need the money , but I feel a tug in my stomach . I always imagined one day I would sell them and put the money towards something fun for us like a small holiday , not essential car maintenance. AIBU to use them now ?
(For context , ExDH still has his but lives with new partner and it hasn't been an issue for him )