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I should have left him years ago

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onlyfoolsandgiraffes · 09/10/2026 22:26

I should have left him. Years ago.
ive started to feel it in my body now. The tightness in my chest. The knot in my stomach. The heart palpitations.
even my dreams, I never sleep through the night. It’s in dribs and drabs. Bad dreams usually with him being nasty to me in some way. Even when he’s laying next to me, peacefully sleeping.

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ItsPickleRick · 09/10/2026 22:27

Are you in a position to leave now?

It’s never too late, you don’t deserve to live like this.

Boreded · 09/10/2026 22:29

Well when he goes to work, pack a bag, yours or his. Change the locks if his, or phone a friend of yours, and do it.

Waaaaay easier said than done, but just taking that first step will feel like a weight is lifted

onlyfoolsandgiraffes · 09/10/2026 22:38

I’m not in a position to leave. Yet. But I am at the end of my rope.

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Boreded · 09/10/2026 22:39

onlyfoolsandgiraffes · 09/10/2026 22:38

I’m not in a position to leave. Yet. But I am at the end of my rope.

Well just get prepped, stay safe (if this is a concern), and go as soon as the time is right. Don’t waste your time in an unhappy relationship

Myfridgeiscool · 09/10/2026 22:40

Get yourself in the position to leave.
It will get worse, it never gets better.

onlyfoolsandgiraffes · 09/10/2026 22:42

he will have to leave. I have the dc. But it’s how I’ll manage eveything . Money will be a big problem

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onlyfoolsandgiraffes · 09/10/2026 22:44

I’ve lived in semi denial, semi disassociated state for the last how many years .
Hes a nasty bully.

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ItsPickleRick · 09/10/2026 23:09

Do you own or rent? Have you looked on entitledto.co.uk and done a calculation?

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