Has anyone here been in a refuge/shelter?

[Trying2Heal]

I don't want to go into too much detail as you never know who is reading, but the police have advised me leave my home & seek a shelter or ask the council for emergency housing of some kind. My partner is in a psychotic state and has been so abusive that I've had a mental breakdown. I managed to get a Clare's Law disclosure on him and what I've found shows that he's extremely dangerous. Thankfully my daughter has moved out into her own flat so she is not in danger.

What is it like living in a refuge? I'm already absolutely terrified as a result of the abuse and the idea of sharing a bedroom or something with total strangers is terrifying to me.

Anyone got anythig they'd like to share, good or bad, about what life is like in a refuge?

I have worked in a council ran homeless unit and although I don't know the exact place your going to please be assured that it's set up as much as possible for you to feel safe and secure.

As much as humanly possible you will be given your own space, sometimes it can take a little bit of time for the best accommodation they have to be provided.... The staff I worked with understood extremely well how difficult this is for you....

Please, take a deep breath and take a moment....and make the first step, it really is the best thing to do. Xxxx

Please be
Mindful if you work and can’t claim HB as there are charges
I work in the sector and all refugees are different but you will always have your own room.
There’s normally house meetings/cleaning rota and sense of community especially in family houses.