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Today is the day! Abusive relationship

33 replies

MamaTo3under4 · 05/03/2026 07:17

Hey Everyone, I’m not sure if anyone remembers me posting about a week ago I was asking for advice and just letting off some steam about what me and my kids have beeen going through for the past 6 years with my evil horrible abusive partner, anyway I had amazing support messaged on here and today is the day tha me and my kids leave to go to a women’s refuge 6 hours away please please wish me all the luck in the world I feel so sick so scared so bloody nervous as I know he’s going to go insane when realises iv taken the kids and left but I’m really exited for our future! Thanks everyone!re

OP posts:
Parky04 · 05/03/2026 07:28

Good luck! You are an extremely brave woman who is a fantastic mother to her children.

TemporarilyCantDoMyself · 05/03/2026 07:32

Oh my goodness that's such good news! Everything crossed for you my lovely. You are awesome! Let us know how you are, when you can? Big hug you amazing woman you. 🫂

ksjnijsnijsnjhgbsk · 05/03/2026 07:33

Good luck x

Endofyear · 05/03/2026 07:36

Oh gosh, well done you! That's brilliant news. I'm sure you're feeling very anxious but you are so brave, you've got this! What an amazing woman you are, so glad that you and your children will be away from him and safe 💐

Glitter0 · 05/03/2026 07:39

You are so strong and admirable!! Your children will be forever proud of you!! I wish you all the best. Keep us updated!

jeaux90 · 05/03/2026 07:40

Well done you!! Remember the feeling of relief when you walk through those doors to the refuge, it’s the start of your life without him in it. I still vividly remember that feeling 16 years on!

Miloarmadillo2 · 05/03/2026 07:41

Good luck! You have the power of Mumsnet rooting for you…

Readnotscroll · 05/03/2026 07:47

I read your original post and am so delighted to hear you are getting out of there. You are so brave and you should be so proud of yourself. I recall your ex was quite dangerous, can I ask if you have been in contact with the police about the fact you are leaving and concerned around previous threats? What a nasty piece of work. I wish you all the best xxx

Marwoodsbigbreak · 05/03/2026 07:48

Good luck. Please be extra careful. 💐

Catnuzzle · 05/03/2026 07:49

Wishing you the very best of luck in your amazing new life 🌺

Ivalueloyaltyaboveallelse · 05/03/2026 07:50

Well done, you got this! What an amazing strong woman and mother you are. Wishing you all the best.

Myfridgeiscool · 05/03/2026 07:51

Nice one OP.
You’re a brilliant mum.
The relief you feel later today when you close the door behind you is going to be immense! Enjoy that moment x

WaIIy · 05/03/2026 08:08

Good vibes coming your way xx

TheNameWasOnceChosen · 05/03/2026 08:09

Oh amazing OP. Good luck to you xxx

Bebeandgang · 05/03/2026 08:13

You are amazing OP, what incredible strength! Wishing you all the best.

Bananalanacake · 05/03/2026 08:24

Well done, I remember asking on your previous thread why you couldn't kick him out as you are the tenant and you explained why. I also felt for you when you said you are only allowed out to take the kids to school and he gets annoyed if you look around you when out in public, I also guess if you were invited to a social event by other mums you wouldn't be able to go as he'd make you feel bad about it. That is no way to live, I think you're only mid 20s so you have a long life to live. Recently there was a thread about freedoms now you are out of an abusive relationship, maybe that will give you hope.

boundarysponge · 05/03/2026 08:39

Good luck. Make sure you disable any trackers on ALL devices OP

StillHoldingOn · 05/03/2026 08:45

Wishing you and the children the very best of luck. You're very brave.

GreenGodiva · 05/03/2026 08:49

Op you are amazing, well done! Off you end up around the WLan area then feel free to drop me a message and I’d be delighted to meet you for a coffee and help you get settled. I’ve been where you are myself and it can be a scary experience and leave you doubting yourself even after you have escaped. But stay strong!

Silvercoconut · 05/03/2026 08:53

Fan bloody tastic!
This is a new beginning, sending love xxx

Annonymiss123 · 05/03/2026 11:56

Wishing you and your children the very best of luck today @MamaTo3under4 - and for the future.

Your children are so lucky to have a brave mum like you. ❤

bigboykitty · 05/03/2026 11:59

We're all with you. You're amazing. Be safe 💐

NutButterOnToast · 05/03/2026 12:03

Wishing you the best of luck.

And well done for taking such a brave step.

Hhhwgroadk · 05/03/2026 12:04

You are a very good courageous woman. I hope your future will be bright and shining: Just like you.

Just one little word of warning: You will give off vibes of being vulnerable (without realising) so do not engage with anyone who might want a relationship until you get your self respect and have built up your confidence. This will probably take at least a year, if not more.

notatinydancer · 05/03/2026 12:15

Good luck. So brave , it’s scary but you’re absolutely doing the right thing 💐