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Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

Thank you for all the lovely replies, it’s nice to unload myself at times as I am so isolated from everyone. You have all been really supportive and you have no idea how this forum has been a godsend in my most darkest times. I don’t tend to post as much as I would like as I get terrible brain fog and can’t get my feelings or thoughts across very well.
I really do appreciate you lovely people and do wish you from the bottom of my heart a Merry Christmas xx
Keep posting. Someone will always reply.
And if it helps which It does then keep posting
 
I have read all your posts this morning and like everyone I am appalled at your former partners behaviour and clearly this is a relationship.which is of no benefit to you and your daughter.

Unless I missed it you have made no mention of legal representation or advice.

I retired as a solicitor more than 10 years ago and ots many years since I practiced in family law but I am fairly certain given your explanation of recent and historic events that

1. You would be able to get a emergency injunction to remove him from the house and prevent him returning and

2. Subject to your financial position that legal aid/ public funding will be available to pay the legal bill.

My sincere advice is to get in touch with a solicitor who specialises in this are of law as a mayer of urgency.

My very best wishes.
 
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I don’t want to try and give any advice halfway through a day that started early but everyone I’d hear for you and are listening , you’ve clearly already started taking steps , you’ve recognised his behaviour isn’t normal, that no woman should have to go through it and you are looking to do the best for you and your daughter .

There are certainly people out there who will help you as much as there are on here . If Posting on here helps then you make sure you do it and anything any of us can do to help whether its those qualified to offer advice or helping find others that can I’m sure we all will .

Finally I’m so sorry to hear your story
 
I have read all your posts this morning and like everyone I am appalled at your former partners behaviour and clearly this is a relationship.which is of no benefit to you and your daughter.

Unless I missed it you have made no mention of legal representation or advice.

I retired as a solicitor more than 10 years ago and ots many years since I practiced in family law but I am fairly certain given your explanation of recent and historic events that

1. You would be able to get a emergency injunction to remove him from the house and prevent him returning and

2. Subject to your financial position that legal aid/ public funding will be available to pay the legal bill.

My sincere advice is to get in touch with a solicitor who specialises in this are of law as a mayer of urgency.

My very best wishes.

The local domestic violence unit / family support unit, within the police, would be able to start the ball rolling on this and can usually put the victims in touch with the right solicitors too, as they quite often all work together as a multi agency partnership.

As @Twinkletoes123 has said there, it’s not just a case of moving out, there’s a myriad of things that tie the mother and children to the house:

Finance, schools, family etc
 
The local domestic violence unit / family support unit, within the police, would be able to start the ball rolling on this and can usually put the victims in touch with the right solicitors too, as they quite often all work together as a multi agency partnership.

As @Twinkletoes123 has said there, it’s not just a case of moving out, there’s a myriad of things that tie the mother and children to the house:

Finance, schools, family etc
Agreed. A specialist solicitor can help with all those things.
 

Thank you for all the lovely replies, it’s nice to unload myself at times as I am so isolated from everyone. You have all been really supportive and you have no idea how this forum has been a godsend in my most darkest times. I don’t tend to post as much as I would like as I get terrible brain fog and can’t get my feelings or thoughts across very well.
I really do appreciate you lovely people and do wish you from the bottom of my heart a Merry Christmas xx
If it helps to post don’t worry about whether it is very clear or not - we’ll figure it out one way or another and in any case @COYBL25 is well skilled at translation ;)

Sometimes just typing AAAARRGGHH or some such can help release some bottled up tension x
 
The local domestic violence unit / family support unit, within the police, would be able to start the ball rolling on this and can usually put the victims in touch with the right solicitors too, as they quite often all work together as a multi agency partnership.

As @Twinkletoes123 has said there, it’s not just a case of moving out, there’s a myriad of things that tie the mother and children to the house:

Finance, schools, family etc
Yeah absolutely spot on the specialist Dv unit , or whatever umbrella name they go under now could probably suggest the appropriate solicitors or at least those experienced. That said if you want to avoid police contact there will be support organisations like womens aid , someone safety units and various helplines . Usually the police website will have links as well.
 
Merry Christmas to all the Blues that visit this thread. It has been a tough year for many of you here but know that you are not alone in this fight, we are here for you too! Life can at times feel like a major snowstorm, so bitter and numbing but at some points it has to melt away. Here's hoping that next year is a better one and may those struggling can finally see the sunshine coming over the horizon. Sending a warm hug your way. ?
 
Dear @Twinkletoes123 , you and your daughter deserve so much better. I’m so sorry you are having to deal with this sort of anxiety on a day that should be joyful and relaxed. I hope you can get out of this toxic marriage ASAP because it seems this man is deteriorating your health. Many people here have already given you very good advise, so my post is just meant for support and to let you know that we care about you and your wellbeing ?
 
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Thank you for all the lovely replies, it’s nice to unload myself at times as I am so isolated from everyone. You have all been really supportive and you have no idea how this forum has been a godsend in my most darkest times. I don’t tend to post as much as I would like as I get terrible brain fog and can’t get my feelings or thoughts across very well.
I really do appreciate you lovely people and do wish you from the bottom of my heart a Merry Christmas xx
What a horrible situation you're in and I really hope you manage to extricate yourself from it as soon as possible. Does your partner know that you post on here? Just wondering if his controlling extends to invading your digital privacy as well?
 

Thank you for all the lovely replies, it’s nice to unload myself at times as I am so isolated from everyone. You have all been really supportive and you have no idea how this forum has been a godsend in my most darkest times. I don’t tend to post as much as I would like as I get terrible brain fog and can’t get my feelings or thoughts across very well.
I really do appreciate you lovely people and do wish you from the bottom of my heart a Merry Christmas xx

Don't ever think twice about posting what you want to say, especially in this thread. You need somewhere/something where you can just talk at

Maybe the COViD or Rafael thread tho lol
 
What a horrible situation you're in and I really hope you manage to extricate yourself from it as soon as possible. Does your partner know that you post on here? Just wondering if his controlling extends to invading your digital privacy as well?
He knows I’m a member of a forum, don’t think he knows I post in it though.
 

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