Trapped in a relationship due to lack of money

[Jamino]

What do you do when you are trapped in a relationship because of money?

I had to leave work to care for my daughter, so I’ve been out of employment for years. That’s left me without savings, without financial independence, and so without the means to support myself or secure a place to go.

It look me about 18months to leave a relationship. You don’t have to leave immediately. Baby-steps. Get a job, even part-time.

work out what you need to do.

For me it was getting a car, building savings then finding somewhere to live.

Go to citizens advice - they can walk you through what entitlement you would have for benefits and housing if you were to leave the relationship. It may not be as bad as you fear.

It’s difficult for me to work as my dd has some additional needs and it’s difficult to find a place who can accommodate her with those needs.

I will go to the citizens advice. For some reason it hadn’t occurred to me to do that, but it’s a good idea.

Many years ago I was in this situation.
I had about £15 all the money i owned,i rang women's aid they got me a train ticket , I picked up my back pack hands in pockes and left, for a town I'd never been to.

13 years on it was the best decision I had done.
Just because you have no money doesn't mean you cant leave.
I started over with nothing only the clothes on my back, now I have a life.

This is really lovely to hear. I’m really glad that you managed to get away and that you have started a new life.

Well done on changing your life, seriously its amazing you had the courage to do this. Presumably you didn't have children to think about though.
However OP has a Daughter with additional needs to factor in.