Need to leave

[Exhaustedpenguin]

I've wanted to leave my husband for several years due to his temper. About a year ago my son said he couldn't bare the arguments. I told him I would leave unless we had counselling. We had one session but then he said he wouldn't do any more.

Tonight my daughter told me she's scared of him. I need to leave as he has always said he will never move out.

I have no savings but crucially, I'm too scared to do it even though I know I must.

Who owns the house? Can you get legal advice?

It's a joint mortgage and there is equity in it. I have no savings.

It would be best to get proper legal advice. Saying he has a temper does make him sound abusive.

Did you miss the bit where her daughter told her she's scared of him?

You need legal advice asap - you know you need to leave, you owe it to your children and to yourself. The house will have to be sold and you'll get a share. You may be able to claim UC. Speak to Women's Aid if you're anxious about how to leave an abusive relationship. Speak to Citizen's Advice about your financial situation. Confide in a friend or family member and get some support. You can do this and you will get through the tough part - concentrate on what a peaceful future will be like for you and the children. You deserve a peaceful happy home 💐

I think I definiteiy need to talk through stuff with some sort of advisor. My head's all over the place so I don't really know where to start. Thank you for the advice. I've tried contacting the domestic abuse helpline a few times but they're always busy.

@Treesinthewind no. I didn’t. I was trying to give the OP a chance to open up.
Keep trying the number OP and look into legal advice.