u/strawberrycow_6

Hiya, I’m 21f and I’m staying in a women’s shelter at the moment. I finally left my abusive home and it’s been really scary, I also have autism so that’s been its own challenge.

I’m feeling good now that I’m somewhere safe, far away, protected etc but I feel so scared still? It’s like I’m waiting for something to happen and hurt me. I don’t know how to fully let go of my parents. They don’t know I’m here, or that I’ve left for good, they’re still messaging me and being nice like they always are when I’m gone. It’s making me doubt things, and I don’t know how to cut them off. I want to have a good relationship with them so bad but I know I can’t, I just don’t know where to start in letting go. I love them but I know I need to heal and get help for what they’ve caused, and I can’t do that with them around, but why is it so hard to cut them out? I’m so lonely and I just needed to vent, sorry it’s rambly

Hi I’m 21F and have left domestic abuse, staying with my partners parents. They let me stay thinking it would be a few days as I had filed as homeless, but it’s been over two weeks now and it’s very overcrowded. It’s technically a one bedroom bungalow and there’s 5 adults here - 2 in bedroom, 2 in loft, 1 in living room.

I’ve been thinking about going into a domestic abuse refuge, not only because it will be somewhere to stay but also because I know they might be able to help with the mental health side of DA. I’m scared and unsure, can anyone tell me anything about them? Thanks

Hi everyone, I’m 21 and I’ve just FINALLY left my abusive home. I’m so happy but scared and sad all at the same time. It’s really complicated and a lot to explain but I basically went to stay at my partners’ parents house, then filed as homeless. I’m being looked after and waiting on more information about getting my own place. It feels so freeing but also terrifying 😭 I guess a part of me is still convinced it’s not that bad and I’m being dramatic, I’m constantly torn between going back and just dealing with it or leaving, and I finally did it. Sorry for the random post, would love anyone to chat to as I’m quite isolated atm.