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Ghostlyglow · 18/02/2024 14:42

I want to leave controlling DP. No fuss, no battles, just walk away... But looking for help and advice has lead to so many dead ends that I feel I'm trapped forever.
I have savings. I had this stupid idea I would be able to get a private rental. Money isn't enough, apparently. References, guarantors - I have no way of getting these because I'm retired and totally isolated. I lost contact with family years ago and have not been allowed friends. Also online help is so limited. I am not alone enough to be able to make phone calls.
I feel like I have tried everything (eg woman's aid, Refuge, shelter, local charities) I feel like unless I'm in immediate danger or make myself homeless then I'm stuck.
I'm so unhappy.
Can anybody offer me any hope?
I just want to slip away quickly and quietly and start a new life,that is all.

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TheSnowyOwl · 18/02/2024 14:45

Sometimes a landlord will allow you to rent if you pay for several months or the entire short hold tenancy upfront, so you could ask about that option?

Otherwise would you consider renting a room as a lodger in a house? It could be short term and would provide you with a reference.

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