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Help me be brave enough to break in - husband changed locks & my belongings inside ☹️

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Teabay · 30/10/2016 16:15

In January I told my husband I wasn't going to be at the end of his abusive language & narcissist behaviour any more and asked him to go to counselling. We have two DDs 5&9. He refused counselling. I wanted to stay in family home - he bullied me out. Have been on mum's sofa since July. Now he's changed all locks to the family home, locking me out. I know it's illegal for him to do this but I'm still too frightened of him to go back in the daytime, break in & collect my things. My solicitor says I can.

Please help me to find courage from somewhere; I'm still scared of angering him. He thinks I Must Pay for not wanting to remain married to him. There's no other party involved.

Thank you for supporting me, I need some help here. Biscuit

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hellsbellsmelons · 01/11/2016 08:41

Good luck today.
You have a great plan in place so just get in, get the stuff and get out.
Try not to let his bullying get to you.
Hard I know but get your family and friends behind you and keep going!

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DramaQueenofHighCs · 01/11/2016 08:41

No advice but just want to wish you all the best. Remember that the stuff you are going in to collect is YOURS and you have every right to take it. If he makes a fuss about you being in or having been in the house he won't have a leg to stand on.

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supermodel · 01/11/2016 08:45

Stay strong.

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pklme · 01/11/2016 08:49

I hope it goes well!

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Teabay · 01/11/2016 08:50

Thank you thank you thank you to all of you, you are very kind.

Am leaving for the house now but will keep on checking for your positive comments - I'm threading them like beads on a necklace to wear around my neck!!Smile

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Cockblocktopus · 01/11/2016 08:52

Thinking of you OP

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WhisperingLoudly · 01/11/2016 08:54

Hope you get what you need

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user1471462290 · 01/11/2016 08:59

You can do it op xxx

Be strong and show him xxx

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Ginslinger · 01/11/2016 08:59

good luck Flowers

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DartmoorDoughnut · 01/11/2016 09:05

You can do it tea you took the massive scary first step of leaving him, now time to take back what is rightfully yours Flowers

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BeaLola · 01/11/2016 09:06

Definitely take photos/video if you can. Take all that is yours and girls and I mean all. I would get a copy of current keys cut.

I would not accept 4K less unless he immediately agrees everything incl satisfactory custody. I wold keep a record of everything children say and any texts messages he sends you - you may need them as evidence in future,

GOODLUCK

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Lovewatchingrainfall · 01/11/2016 09:08

100% agree with taking before and after photos as you have proof then. Sounds like you might need them.

Good luck and stay strong try and take as much as you can.

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Mix56 · 01/11/2016 09:09

Well done Teabay. Take everything you want.
I hope the house is sold asap

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BarInSpace · 01/11/2016 09:09

Good luck OP Flowers

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centreyourself · 01/11/2016 09:18

Sending you strength teabay.

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BuggerOffDailyMail · 01/11/2016 09:49

Yes Teabay!

Big girl pants firmly hoiked
Chin unapologetically up
Marching feet activated
"How DARE he!" mantra on mental repeat.

GO!

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NikaKaKa · 01/11/2016 10:26

Completely agree with the advice given and good on you for being brave.

Best of luck tea Flowers

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Bunkai · 01/11/2016 13:10

Hope today goes well for you.

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rachelamy · 01/11/2016 13:15

what an arsehole! i'd make sure to give the toilet a quick clean with his toothbrush before you go Halo

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CommanderShepard · 01/11/2016 17:45

Hope today went as well as it could do.

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wildsapphire · 01/11/2016 17:48

Hope today went well. X

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IDismyname · 01/11/2016 17:51


GO TEABAY GO!!!!

On a quieter note - how did it go...?
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FRETGNIKCUF · 01/11/2016 18:03

I hope it went well.

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onmybroomstick · 01/11/2016 18:11

Hope you got all your stuff today op

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mysistersimone · 01/11/2016 22:04

I hope it was a success and you're safe

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