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Secret planning to leave DH - days to go .

929 replies

Mydoghasbettereyebrowsthanme · 03/07/2020 15:34

Hi there - previous thread started with DH AWOL , arrested for drink driving . Final straw for me in out marriage , planning to leave in secret on Thursday. 6 days to go . Feeling shit about everything - pain the kids will have to go through , pain and upset his family and him . Wishing he was a reasonable person enough that we could separate amicably. Wishing I could predict which way this is going to go- hating the double life I am currently leading .Sad started this thread just for the hand holding whilst the proverbial hits the fan over the next 7 days !

OP posts:
ohfourfoxache · 09/07/2020 23:49

OMG you should be so proud of yourself x

I’ve been following you since I posted on your 1st thread. The amount you’ve achieved is absolutely amazing.

Your story needs to go into Classics as an example of how to plan leaving

user4676 · 09/07/2020 23:50

Well that's made my day, I've being thinking about you on and off all day! xx

Pumpkintopf · 09/07/2020 23:57

So glad all is well. Your new sitting room looks lovely and cosy already. Congratulations and well done.

2018SoFarSoGreat · 09/07/2020 23:57

I agree with @ohfourfoxache. This should go into classics!

SandAndSea · 09/07/2020 23:59

Wow! That's so good to read! Well done, OP!

Wishing you all the very best in your new home! CakeFlowersBrewStar

littlefireseverywhere · 10/07/2020 00:00

So pleased for you OP. Stay strong, you’re bloody amazing!

Queenest · 10/07/2020 00:01

Wow well done - you are awesome! So glad it went well and you are now in your new home. You should be so so proud of yourself. Flowers

Member · 10/07/2020 00:02

Been reading rather than posting but so glad you got out safely!

Don’t be too dismayed if there’s a slight sense of anti climax over the coming days; a slight slump after the adrenaline would be normal.

I’m sure you’ve done the right thing for you and your children, good luck! [cheers]

SoulofanAggron · 10/07/2020 00:02

Yay! Well done OP. Please keep giving us updates xxx

PickAChew · 10/07/2020 00:04

Only been dipping in occasionaly but glad you did it. Today is the first day of the rest of your life!

IshaPoet · 10/07/2020 00:08

@Mydoghasbettereyebrowsthanme thank goodness your all safe. The kids will be okay after awhile they'll understand you did right by them. Enjoy your drink you deserve it after all 💐💐💐

SuperficialSuzie · 10/07/2020 00:16

Welcome to your happy new life OP Flowers you have been so brave holding your nerve for so long. I hope that you and your children settle quickly and that this thread acts as inspiration to others who are thinking of doing the same.

Puffalicious · 10/07/2020 00:20

OP I'm so, so glad you're safe. I hope your STBEXH isn't making life hard. Flowers

Alwaysinpain · 10/07/2020 00:31

Well done for leaving @Mydoghasbettereyebrowsthanme
Random question, but is your dog a MSchnauzer

Alwaysinpain · 10/07/2020 00:32

Oops clicked post too soon! That was meant to say a Miniature a schnauzer by any chance?!

BubblyBluePebbles · 10/07/2020 00:51

Well done! Congratulations on breaking free. You are definitely an inspiration to others ✨

AfterSchoolWorry · 10/07/2020 00:54

I'm delighted OP ! Congratulations 🎊🎊🎊

MulticolourMophead · 10/07/2020 01:30

Lovely update, glad you're out Thanks

You may find your emotions a bit jumbled over the next few days, totally normal. Take things easy, and take care.

cakeandchampagne · 10/07/2020 01:46

Star Congratulations!

orangejuicer · 10/07/2020 01:59

Congratulations OP, so pleased for you.

TheMaddHugger · 10/07/2020 02:39

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💯❌♾Infinity Mydoghasbettereyebrowsthanme

Kevinbaconsrealwife · 10/07/2020 02:40

Brilliant news x

lightlypoached · 10/07/2020 02:42

De-lurking to say congratulations. Doing it in style with wine in a tumbler. Love it ! Grin

moralminority · 10/07/2020 02:42

Congratulations OP, I've only just found this thread but I remember your original one. I noticed you said about redirecting your mail, I don't know if you want your ex to know your new address but I think Royal Mail write to your old address confirming the redirection. Just wanted to let you know if you weren't aware. Someone I know got caught out by this (different circumstances). Happy new home and all the very best in the new chapter of your life.

HopesMama32 · 10/07/2020 02:56

Another lurker just wishing you all the luck in the world in your new home! Such an amazing brave lady ❤

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