u/Browsingneverspeaks

So, tomorrow is the anniversary of the day my estranged, lunatic, abusive husband coerced me into saying “I do” only to fully unleash his complete and unapologetic disregard for me, my autonomy and self by choke slamming me, beating me, letting me know because I signed my name on the certificate,that I am now his property and will obey… fast forward; I decided that I am not about that life actually. So, despite the fact that he isolated me and left me jobless and at first broken, I decided to take the initiative and look for ways to file for divorce (with the help of my beautiful and amazing Austinite community!) but I want to sell these stupid diamond rings and other jewelry he bought me after DV attacks for my silence and was wondering, does anyone have any place they recommend? I’m not even looking to get a lot for them truthfully, I’ve just never sold jewelry and I feel it is only fitting for the date☺️

Thank you in advance as always!

I’m just curious can you file for divorce in Austin if you cannot locate your spouse?

My estranged husband abandoned us several weeks ago, I am sick, unemployed and looking for work but after months of terrible treatment from him, I just want to be done with it. I have absolutely no idea where he is except around town.

I’m not asking for legal advice per se just if anyone has had any similar experience in Texas, I guess Austin in particular.

Tyia!

Edit to add: To those who have commented, thank you. Thank you so so much. I was terrified that absolutely no one would see this or acknowledge it, I have been living in a silent hell and became convinced I was destined to stay stuck until he filed or came back and did something drastic to me because virtually no one has listened but I should have had more faith in my hometown, I feel hopeful for the very first time in so so long. Thank you all!!