Hi All,
I'm a single mum too 2 children about to start my nursing degree. I've been in a domestic abuse relationship for a year or so now and hes finally ended it. (When I have ended it in the past it doesn't seem to stick with him and he thinks it will go back to normal). Hes only ever strangled me, punched me in the arms and threatens to knock my teeth out on a regular occasion. Plus verbal abuse. Eg: Noone will want to be with you coz your loose and cheat (Which it do not). Reminding me how hard it is to live on my own I guess that's why I am still here. I have no close friends or family in the town in living in. Closest being 500ks away. I have no way of moving my furniture out, I guess what I am asking is, is there a service where I can get help to move my furniture into a new house? Thankyou
From, the very alone mother.
4 Replies
Contact a DV organisation like 1800 respect they will be able to link you to services in your area.
Go to the community health centre or womens centre in your area, otherwise pay people on gumtree or facebook, it will definitley be worth it to be free of him. Also if you stay, change the locks so he doesnt overstep or come waltzing back in just when you get on your feet alone (they have a habit of doing this).
And ps, you are about to start a new chapter, you will make friends at uni and without him and the crippling verbal abuse, you will be able to make and keep friends. It will take time, but good things are going to happen for you now. Also, if you havent, get into see a psych or counsellor to help you through this. Womans centre is great for counselling, help, advice and friendships all in one safe place.
There are soooo many services available for survivers of domestic abuse. Is there an AVO in place? I suggest you go to the police station and ask to speak to someone from the family violence unit or domestic violence unit. From there you should explain the abuse from your relationship if there are text msgs etc, show them. They can link you to so many services and they will help you and help keep you safe. Stay strong beautiful and enjoy your new chapter!