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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:
lovewatchingrainfall · 10/07/2020 07:59

I hope you managed to sleep. And you and the kids are okay. I’m glad things went to plan for you

tracyon · 10/07/2020 08:10

Well done. Love the elephant...never forget why you had to do all this!

ThePollutedShadesOfPemberley · 10/07/2020 08:24

So how did you get him out of the house OP? Did your friends make a sort of 'intervention' on your behalf?

Onekidnoclue · 10/07/2020 08:25

Glorious news! I’m so happy for you. X

Dartsplayer · 10/07/2020 08:37

You did it OP. You are an amazing woman and role model to your children. What great family and friends you have. I'm sure they will be a tower of support to you over the coming weeks when you'll need them.

Enjoy your new home

NightOwl19 · 10/07/2020 08:45

Amazing news OP so glad your safe

MrsPerfect12 · 10/07/2020 08:49

Fabulous news! Hope you managed to sleep okay.Flowers

Jeremyironsnothing · 10/07/2020 08:49

Lovely news. Some Flowers for your new mantlepiece.

How did you manage to get him out of the house? How has he taken the news when he realised?

Whyohwhy1987 · 10/07/2020 08:55

Wow what an incredible thread this is! You should be so proud of yourself OP - enjoy your new life and know that there are so many women here who think you are amazing!! x

Camphillgirl · 10/07/2020 08:59

YAY

ComeOnEileen11 · 10/07/2020 09:00

Congratulations OP. I've been thinking of you all day yesterday hoping that the escape went as well as possible. I've been in your shoes and know the feeling of relief.

Enjoy your new life and your cuddles with the children over the next few days!

BurnIt · 10/07/2020 09:14

This is amazing. You literally have s thousand women at your back. Keep strong. Your new home looks like a paradise

Well done

Slanabhaile · 10/07/2020 09:21

@Mydoghasbettereyebrowsthanme just wanted to say Well Done! I hope you enjoyed that glass of wine, it was certainly well deserved🍷
I'm sure there will be good days and not-so-good, but you've done the hard part now. I really and truly hope your future is full of happiness Flowers
A big thank you, from me too, to all your real life helpers - I'm glad you had all that support!
Take care of yourself, I wish you nothing but the best!

Tavimama · 10/07/2020 09:27

Oh wow! You did it ! Massive congratulations. Take the weekend to adjust, adapt and, above all, relax. The worst part is done. So very happy for you Flowers

Annasgirl · 10/07/2020 09:28

Hi OP, I just read your update. I'm so glad it all went well. Remember, there is support on here if the going gets tough. You are lucky to have such great family and friend support and I am so happy for you and your DC. Senging you hugs.

Annasgirl · 10/07/2020 09:28

Sending 🙄

TheMaddHugger · 10/07/2020 09:30

🌻🌻💥💥💥CLASSICS💥💥💥🌻🌻

Grrrpredictivetex · 10/07/2020 09:31

Well done @Mydoghasbettereyebrowsthanme what a wonderful update. So glad you're all setup in your new home. A thought about the location app on phones. Do your children have phones? Maybe check they don't have it turned on either. Good luck on the first day of your new life. X

Dairymilkmuncher · 10/07/2020 09:34

This is wonderful news! I kept thinking of you yesterday and I'm so pleased you've made it!

Enjoy your fresh new start and no looking back now ThanksWine

Ellmau · 10/07/2020 09:37

I'm so pleased you made it safely to your new home.

perfumeistooexpensive · 10/07/2020 09:43

Congratulations! I was worrying about you yesterday. But you did it! Have a wonderful new life, free from fear.

romeolovedjulliet · 10/07/2020 09:54

just caught up, fantastic news op, you are a true inspiration to anyone in a similar situation / dv etc, your dc will be proud of you once they realise life is going to be calmer and happier for you all. best wishes for the future and much happiness Flowers

bigknickersbigknockers · 10/07/2020 10:10

Good morning OP . This day is the 1st day of the rest of your life. have a wonderful day xx

DubaiDublin73 · 10/07/2020 10:11

WineThanks congratulations xx

Borntobeamum · 10/07/2020 10:32

Welcome to your new home and new life. Sending you huge hugs and positivity as you embark on this adventure x x x