I live with my ex, he ended our relationship five months ago. Have stayed as nowhere go , no money, work hours slashed, and of course Covid. For the most part we've been getting on fine as housemates. Not ideal but made best of a bad situation.Until last night he hit me several times (this isn't the first time over the years) inc punching me in the face
I haven't called police as I'm certain they'd remove me and not him... it's his house , he owns it. (I've had similar in past with the man before him... it was me had to leave.. I have no faith in the police, they actually put me in a worse situation)
I've been on the phone for an hour trying to contact Womans Aid. They just cut me off as too busy
I just want to know what my rights are. Can he legally throw me out as it's not my home? My name isn't on bills either.. I just give him cash or give him a lump sum in Paypal
I'm so shaken and honestly don't know what to do. I know I couldn't cope with a hostel/ shelter. And why should it be me who has to leave. I have to work and I know where the shelters are anyway..they are full and way too far from my work. I cannot leave my pets.
I doubt as a single childless woman there'd be any help for me.. I'm so scared and angry. He's selling this place anyway so I will have to go but need time to sort somewhere out. I don't even know where to start for help.
I'm not well and my hours have been cut due to covid so i can't support myself anyway..I can't claim disability (and don't want to) as it's thyroid related so is not recognised
I'm utterly overwhelmed
I'm choosing to stay here in danger as don't feel i have other options and i doubt he'll hit me again if i keep out of his way. I just can't leave my pets or job. I'm so terrified of being homeless as was before with no help so please don't judge me for staying
Where do i even start here..