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There is hope

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BeenThereDone · 25/09/2019 01:19

14 years ago to the day, almost the hour. I left an abusive, violent situation. I had prewritten a suicide letter.
I had two young DD, no money and a family I was low to no contact with.

14 years later. I have a wonderful, uncomplicated life compared to then, something I would have to never dreamed of. My youngest is in an apprenticeship, my eldest final year of a degree, a supportive dp, a job I love and a home of my own. A loving supportive extended family.
Im telling you this to acknowledge the anniversary and hopefully, hopefully let you know that it can be done.
If you are stuck in a violent relationship, if you are scared to leave because of what might happen.
You can leave, you can change it. I thought for years I was so weak and I was, in so many ways. You can do this. You will do this.
Reach out, tell someone. If I can do it, and I was so weak, then you can too. Do it!!

OP posts:
NiteWotcha · 25/09/2019 01:42
Flowers Lovely OP - you were very strong to leave. Glad things turned around for you.
cakeandchampagne · 25/09/2019 02:19

Happy Anniversary! Flowers
You did it! And you saved your children!

Onebrokentoe · 25/09/2019 02:48

Such a huge thing you did OP, for you and your children.

BeenThereDone · 25/09/2019 03:03

Thank you for your kind responses. It is indeed a happy anniversary and a date I will never ever forget.
My one true aim in this post however is to let others know that if they are in the same situation, You and your children deserve better and it can happen. I never thought I had that kind of strength but I do and each of us do.
Make that phonecall, talk to someone, walk, run, whatever, just go, midnight flit, it will be OK....

OP posts:
Mrsmummy90 · 25/09/2019 03:13

Well done op! So happy for you and your children xxxx

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