escape first then..

no news yet house sale still going through,busy decluttering our house which is going on the market very soon he know this,but does not know we are splitting up,i think he will react badly so for my safety keeping quiet,estate agents doing photos on our house coming tuesday, and up for sale few days after.they think it will sell quickly near 3 local schools for everyage group,got 2 lovely gardens,drive newish kitchen,just needs a decorate all through,fingers crossed it will sell quick,im decluttering at charity shops etc,will update soon thank you

No news from busybee hope she is ok.

I am so glad that you have this escape plan in place. Please sort out all the legalities. If you are married then all assets will have to be shared. Please get advice as to any claim he may potentially have on your new property. Will his share of your current house sale be enough for him to buy somewhere to live? If not, then he may try to get to your inherited house. I truly hope that you can leave him and be safe and happy but please ensure that you have looked into the legal aspect so you can move on and have peace of mind.

Come back to us, once you are away, and let us know that you have made your escape and are safe and well.

So glad you are looking forward and getting out of this relationship. All I will say is make sure you have all your documents safe. My ex stole my passport, mobile phone and marriage certificate that were in our safe. He says he didn’t but he was the only other one with access to it. I also was scared he would take my keys so I slept with them and my purse with credit cards etc. Best of luck, please let us all know you are safe xx

I just want to repeat as others have said, be sure you have everything ring-fenced regarding your inheritance, savings and bank account, have it all done before hand. Have paperwork including bills you have paid as well as health and passport put in a safe place. Be careful with your computer/ device.
Good luck

Best wishes. You won’t regret it.

I'm so sad that this awful option is necessary for you. You are so brave. I admire you hugely. I wish you a safe and secure transition as well as a very happy future. Good luck.

That's a very brave step to take busybee lots of good advice on here. I wish you well and happiness in your new home.

Bless you, and well done. I wish you all the very best. Take care and keep safe?

Well done for making the right decision and getting out of this abusive controlling relationship you certainly deserve peace away from this bully.
My friend also had to make this decision a few years ago she stored her personal belongings at a trusted friends house until she left she also made copies of all her documents just in case he got wind of anything (he didn't) she arranged for the Police to be present when she handed him divorce papers then left to move to her new flat she has never been happier with her life,you are very brave good luck for the future

You are a strong person!

Well done for being so brave. You must get out. Don't tell him ANYTHING about your plans. I had a friend who moved out and took everything when her partner was at work one day and she has never looked back. You are doing the right thing, don't let ANYTHING or ANYBODY stop you.

AS others have said No Advice but send you all the luck in the world

Good luck busybee6969

That is good advice too cornishpatsy

Lots of great advice on here.

Make sure that he cannot access whatever device you have this forum on.

Tell him somewhere where you are not alone, do not do it at home alone. make sure you can then go somewhere safe.

Possibly book him a night in a hotel for the day you tell him and while you are out get the house locks change. Allow him to return the following day to collect his belongings, but make sure that you have another adult male relation with you when he comes. Make sure you are never alone with him after you have told him about the break-up.

I have no advice for you ...
But just wanted to say we'll done in realising life without him will be worth living
And sending you my best wishes for your future ❤

It’s really important to have all your necessary paperwork; certificates, passport, legal and medical papers etc. Perhaps leave them with a trusted friend along with any sentimental or personal items.

This leaflet gives very helpful guidance:
www.victimsupport.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Surviving-Domestic-Abuse-Leaflet.pdf

Some years ago I knew a person in the same situation as you only women were involved as well.
Elderly aunts bequeath was kept quiet, solicitors were visited and gave sound advice as to when bank accounts should be frozen etc.
He left on his usually twice-yearly "boys" only holiday.
On his return, the person in question had left not just her job but the city, she had not even told the adult children.
No one knew where she had gone, though neighbours told him they had seen a large removal van.
A very close friend must have known for she did turn up at an all-girls reunion a few years later, happy carefree and looking lovely.
Then we all lost touch.
You need every fine detail organised and keep smiling give nothing away.
Sad to say he carried on as normal as if nothing had happened and is probably going strong womanising and intimidating.
Best of luck.shamrock

IIRC someone on MN in a similar situation did much the same recently. She smuggled things out of the house to a safe place, to retrieve later - was determined that he should not find out in advance.
I don’t recall an update, though.

All very best wishes, BusyBee6969 - I do hope it all goes smoothly for you.

If you feel he may get violent you can ask for a police officer to be present when you're moving out, just in case. I wouldn't say anything, I'd just pack up quietly and leave, no explanations, just go.

Make sure you take everything you are taking, even if it means hiring a storage unit to put stuff in while you are preparing to move. You can always say you got rid of it in the decluttering process.

Change everything that can be used to trace you, email address, phone number, even your bank account, and try to move further away if that's possible so you won't bump into him in the street.

You are doing the right thing, believe me.

I have no advice to give you but I wish you well in your new life.