Stuck in home with abusive partner

[gallgirl]

I have separated with my partner because of his abuse. I am still living in the same house as him along with my 25 year old son. I can't move out just yet as l can't afford to rent privately. I am on the housing transfer list with my housing association but l don't know how long it will be before l get somewhere. Feel really down that l am forced to live my abusive ex, and keep wondering am l trapped with him forever! I don't have any family near by. Just wanted advice or if anyone has gone through anything similar and how they managed to leave x

Can you apply for a refuge place for now? I think women's aid can help find you a place if he's abusive.. it's not ideal as it's not a whole flat or house to yourself but might be better than staying with him for the foreseeable future?

Unfortunately that is not an option for me l need to be with my son as he is suffering depression at the moment. I also need to be near my mum as she is seriously ill and l don't drive.

Oh no, I see. I did wonder if you were staying because of your Son. Why don't you live with your Mum for a while? Unless she's in a care home of course.. ask your Son to come with so he can help take care of his Grandmother and a change of scenery for him too? Or does he want to stay at home?

Could you stay with your mum for a time?

Can't live with my mum she has carers in 3 times a day as she has alcoholism, is really Smokey and she only has 1 bedroom

Why can't your ex leave? Can you contact your housing association and ask for womwns welfare officer. They have a duty of care and might rehome him which is easier.

Ah that's a no-go then.. yes why don't you have him rehomed instead of at least look into it?

I am sending you strength. WELL DONE for leaving him.

Others will be along with practical advice, but I just wanted to say well done, and you will get through this.