I have walked out of an abusive relationship and now things are much much harder, I knew things were going to be this way which is why I was so scared to leave initially.
I have 2 children with this person, but we're not married and do not own the house we were living in. I am getting back on my feet, I have found a house after me and the children sharing a room for 5 weeks, I don't have a lot of money but have a good support network and a good job which I unfortunately think I may have to leave, but will do anything to make me and the kids happy.
The hard thing is he and his family are threatening going to their family lawyer, paid for by his parents and I am just really frightened of what may happen. He is saying I have no rights as I cheated once.I told him the truth as soon as it had happened which I understand is absolutely no excuse and have never excused the stupid mistake I made. He has always been abusive physically, mentally, emotionally, verbally and sexually. I have never told anyone until now, but I think I need to go to the police to get things documented, I have a few pictures and videos of bruises. I am just so scared and so frightened of him and what may happen to me and the children or what might happen as I supposedly have no rights. He uses the abuse against me and says it was my fault and has even told his family I was the one that was violent as he has a scar from a scratch that was made in self defence when he was strangling me, he can manipulate a situation with ease and is very calculated and nasty with his words, I am so afraid of not being believed or if he takes me to court, I've never experienced this before and just really don't know what to expect I would really appreciate any advice from anyone who has been through this before or experienced someone so manipulative thank you x