Advice please.

[Tink1984]

Hey everyone

I'm new to this page but looking for some advice ...
I'm thinking of leaving my relationship I've been with my OH for 5 years we have lived together for 3 of those. I moved into his house with my son who is now 11.
The relationship is rocky at the best of times. He can be incredibly selfish and I'm forever having to bend to what he wants or needs. In recent months he less and less interested in doing things together or finding time to spend together.
I've tried talking to him - it falls on deaf ears.
The advice I'm looking for is what I should do I have nothing if I leave the relationship. No financial support no job no where to go etc. I have no idea where to start for making it an easy transition for my son.
We have been on our own before years ago but that was very difficult circumstances and I believe the system now is very different.

You only moved in with him 3 years ago, what do you mean the system is very different? Do you work?

You can check here what you'd be entitled to, and experiment with different options to find out what would be best for you:

benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/

Why don't you work? What money do you have coming in that is yours? You may have to play a long game and plan an exit once you've saved enough for a deposit on a private rental that you can claim HB for.

Would you describe the relationship as abuse or just a bit shit and you want out?

*abusive

@AryaStarkWolf
Yes I do work I work for his business

@CamsPaisleyCuffs
I do work for his business, but that's not what I was looking for advice on. No most definitely not abusive. I've already lived through an abusive marriage

@Watchkeys thank you.

Are you able to save your wages into an account so you can pay a deposit on a flat and check what UC you are entitled to.