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the next stage after leaving a violent relationship and feeling great....

7 replies

newnamenow · 16/02/2009 21:39

Hi guys,

Just thought i would update on how things are going.

I left the womens refuge a fews days ago after being in there for 9 weeks.. got a lovely new flat and feeling very settled and safe..

just want to say another big thank you as it was some ladies on mumsnet with great support on information who made me make the first step which i never though i would.

I'm really enjoying life again, getting back to my old bubbly self and feeling free!!

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cheerfulvicky · 16/02/2009 21:44

So good to hear this, thanks for posting Its brilliant to get this kind of follow up from people on MN. You sound really happy.
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Yurtgirl · 16/02/2009 21:47

Hurrah for you and your los. I hope things continue to get better

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newnamenow · 16/02/2009 22:02

thanks, i feel like i should post on here.. this site and the people helped more than you will know.. I never knew about womens refuges or anything before and i genuinely didnt realise there was anyone else like my ex out there.. but once i moved into refuge i was living with 10 other women in a very similar boat and it was an amazing feeling to be able to talk about it.

having councelling etc now which is ok, not a great believer but i can imagine its essential for closure and for the future..

i hope i help someone else in the same siuation.. its been about ten weeks since i left now and it seems like a lifetime ago i was under his spell.. so strange!

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BennyAndSwoon · 16/02/2009 22:05

well done

And thank you for letting us know

lessonlearned · 16/02/2009 22:13

It's so good to here from someone who has come uot on the other side and carved a new life.
I'm so pleased for you. It's precious encouragement to those still suffering and will give hope to many!

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newnamenow · 16/02/2009 22:37

i hope so! it was reading things like this that helped me.. people who were a few months down the roads.. its a fab feeling... and my daughter is thriving

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mumonthenet · 16/02/2009 23:06

newname, you are great for giving us your news. I often wonder how so and so from these boards is doing and wonder if they'll come back and give us an update.

So glad you had the courage to make the move and that you and dd are doing well.

Lotsa love.

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