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The uglyness that is DV
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3T, yes DV is a horrible situation to be in.
Are you able to get out of that relationship? I know 15 years is a long time but if it hasn't changed in that amount of time, it is unlikely to change in the next 15 years.
I have no idea about your situation but if you can get out, then you can begin the process of repairing all the damage done.
Keen to hear back to see what we can do to help you.
Mark.
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Hi mark
Thanks for the reply. I've been in this relationship for 20 plus yrs it hasn't always been bad but when it got bad I felt I couldn't leave, the though scared me.more than the abuse. Even now the thought still scares me I know there is AVO'S but that won't protect me, it won't stop him.
DV makes you feel worthless and alone u can't plan for the future and you constantly wait for DV to re appear
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Hi Vanesssa.
Thank you for ur support
I'm not from melbourne and most women lose there lives after they leave. That's why I'm scared I also have a son Who can't go into a refuge because of his age. It just seems like there is no way out
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You can't stay or live with him and you shouldn't have to keep a check list in your mind to make sure he doesn't get annoyed, this is not living a life you want, and I'm sure your friends have told you to leave and now don't come to visit you when they know he's home, plus he would tell you who you can see and who you can't, this is not a life, because you are still petrified beyond belief.
I know that AVO are not adhered to because you are too scared to report anything he shouldn't be doing, in fear of him abusing you.
THIS HAS TO CHANGE for your own benefit and safety.
There are some different ways for you to safely leave him, some which you may not agree with or some you maybe afraid of doing, but at the moment starting another r/ship will only do more harm than good, but I will list a few ways to do this, some are drastic but this is wat you may have to do.
Change your sim card and list a silent phone number, stay somewhere where he wouldn't know, move interstate and change your name by deed poll, this will just mean that you see a lawyer who will change your name and to be witnessed by two people, rather drastic but you may have to do this.
I don't know how many friends you have left, however if this chap challenges any of them for details they may comply for fear of retribution, so be careful who you tell, I know that your safety is of great concern to all of us, because this chap could change at any time. Geoff.
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Hi Geoff
You have ideas I've never thought of so thank you. They are drastic but it might come to that, my friends don't know anything that goes on I havnt told them, since my daughter died I have isolated myself from them it's to hard to see them with there little ones when mine isn't here anymore. I would never look for another relationship with anyone if I was to leave I would remain by myself for a long time
Thank you for your support and advice
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Hi 3T, good to meet you.
I agree with Geoff, drastic situations require drastic coping strategies. Safety is of course the priority. You need the right help and support to help you through this.
Copying these links into your browser will give you tips on how to proceed :
https://au.reachout.com/what-to-do-if-youre-in-an-abusive-relationship
www.lifeline.org.au/domesticviolence
RESPECT has a 24/7 helpline (1800 737 732). Giving them a call would allow you to talk in depth about your specific situation so that a specific solution may be found.
I wish you all the best.
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