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Update on husbands unacceptable behaviour

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Miss2Mrs Tue 07-Jun-16 07:15:24

A few weeks ago, I posted on here for advice about my husbands behaviour towards me and my children/grandchildren. I had many responses, for which I was extremely grateful. You might like to know what happened next...

I spoke to the National Helpline for Domestic Abuse who confirmed what everyone else said and opened my eyes to what was really going on.

With some fantastic support from my family, I have now moved out and am starting divorce proceedings. I feel so very relieved, although a little sad that my 'forever' relationship turned out to be wrong. I'm enjoying the freedom of living without a bully now, so that more than compensates for the small sadness.

I don't know what the future holds, or even where and how I will live after I leave my temporary accommodation, but I know that I'll be fine ?

Thank you again for your support. X

AnnieGran Tue 07-Jun-16 12:53:20

Many congratulations and all my good wishes for the future. It's not easy, I know, but that first step is the worst. Have a lovely peaceful and rewarding life.

NannaM Tue 07-Jun-16 12:52:15

Good for you! Such a tough but courageous decision. Best wishes!

Wilks Tue 07-Jun-16 12:03:37

Brave lady. I'm so pleased for you. Now you can enjoy the fantastic world out there. All the very best of luck snd keep us posted. ???

NonnaAnnie Tue 07-Jun-16 11:59:47

Good news indeed, I wish you all the best, you did the right thing without any doubt.

Granny2016 Tue 07-Jun-16 11:53:19

Well done Miss2Mrs.
You have a happy future ahead of you with your family,and best of all,it is your own future and you can decide how it goes.
I wish you well.

d4dsquared Tue 07-Jun-16 11:46:20

I have thought about you and wondered what had transpired a number of times. I'm so glad to hear good news of you. Wishing all the best to you. You're a courageous lady. Thanks so much for the update.

Nelliemaggs Tue 07-Jun-16 11:27:05

That must have taken a lot of courage but was the right move to make. It is a huge disappointment when any relationship breaks but the plus side is that sense of relief.
I put up with 40 years of it because for 30 years it was never 'bad enough' to merit asking him to leave. He went at last and the feeling of peace which came over me the first morning I came downstairs and he wasn't here was overwhelming and has never left me.
Wishing you all the luck in the world.

mcculloch29 Tue 07-Jun-16 11:23:28

Oh thank goodness and well done. I nearly left my abusive bully of an ex-husband so many times, then ironically, he left me for someone else.
He won't have changed, so she would have got a nasty shock...!
I was only 35 at the time and in the 22 years since then I've run a business from home, then built myself a completely new career in education.

Life has been much kinder to me than he was. I've had close relationships but never moved anyone in with me, which suits me fine. Be aware that you don't need a man to validate you, this seems to be the reason so many women slip in to abusive relationships over and over again.
(I should add that I'm still friends with the men I had close relationships with, all of them so genuine and much nicer than the ex!)

Minder Tue 07-Jun-16 11:21:39

Well done you. Doesn't it feel good? It took me 9 years to get away from my violent husband. Unfortunately back then - in the 70's - the police didn't get involved and I didn't know of a Domestic Violence Helpline. Maybe change your username to Mrs2Miss grin
All the very best to you.

Lupatria Tue 07-Jun-16 11:21:35

fantastic news - congratulations on your bravery. it takes a lot to come out of any relationship and i hope you'll be happy in the future when it's all decided.

lizzypopbottle Tue 07-Jun-16 11:14:20

Excellent news! Well done you, Miss2Mrs! Move forward. Don't look back etc. etc. You deserve to live freely without someone else controlling you. Whatever your circumstances are now, it has to better than before flowersflowersflowers

Synonymous Tue 07-Jun-16 11:09:43

Miss2Mrs flowers

Jaycee5 Tue 07-Jun-16 11:08:13

Well done. I've never been married to a bully but I have had them in close family and it is a hiding to nothing to expect them to change. They don't want to. Removing yourself from the situation is almost always the only realistic solution but it is not easy to do.
Your life is your own now and I hope you enjoy it.

crafter72 Tue 07-Jun-16 10:54:01

I'm so pleased for you Miss2Mrs, and I wish you lots of happiness. It was brave to open up on here in the first place, and that decision to leave must have taken even more courage. I wish there could be a national register of domestic bullies, as with CS Abusers, that could be consulted before committing to a relationship. Many of these men are so charming to start with.....

Craftycat Tue 07-Jun-16 10:44:53

Thank you for updating us. I kept thinking about you & hoping you were well.
Uu have done a brave thing & I know your life will be much happier in the long run.
Very best of luck- enjoy the rest of your life.
hugsxx

albertina Tue 07-Jun-16 10:42:58

Congratulations on your courageous decision.

My late sister left her bully of a husband after 37 years. She never looked back and had ten happy years with a French retired bank manager she met at a twinning group. She travelled the world and lived life to the full.

Good luck.

SwimHome Tue 07-Jun-16 10:33:42

What a very courageous decision, and not an easy one, whatever the circumstances. Divorce is a bit like a bereavement and there is bound to be pain and distress, but nothing ever beats the 'Aahh' moment of recognising that you can go home without a feeling of dread and to know that you can make your own decisions freely. Congratulations and all the best for your future.

Charleygirl Tue 07-Jun-16 10:01:27

Definitely the best decision to take and the very best of luck for the future. You are fortunate that you have a caring family. flowers

aggie Tue 07-Jun-16 09:37:50

I wish you all the happiness you deserve . Perhaps your message here will help give courage to another downtrodden woman to break the circle of abuse and leave for a better life

Indinana Tue 07-Jun-16 09:06:17

Well done, I'm sure you've done the right thing, and I'm sure it wasn't an easy decision to make. Life will settle down and improve now, especially as you have the support of your family. And you can enjoy your grandchildren without fear of reprisals! flowers

BBbevan Tue 07-Jun-16 09:04:08

What a brave lady you are. I salute you and hope all goes well

annsixty Tue 07-Jun-16 08:56:41

Good for you in making that move. It is a huge step but you have done it now and can look forward with help from everyone.

ffinnochio Tue 07-Jun-16 08:20:25

Hope your future now has more sunshine in it. All the very best.

Lona Tue 07-Jun-16 08:12:12

Good for you, no one should have to live with that sort of treatment. Your life can only get better now, good luck!
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Badenkate Tue 07-Jun-16 08:11:55

I am so glad your family is supporting you so well. I wish you all the best in the future flowers