Where to start

[Seekinghelp81]

I've walked from 6 years of domestic violence and severe emotional abuse only few weeks ago, even with him I have had no permanent address and been homeless as I am at the moment I left with the bag of clothes which is what I owned after 6 months ago we were staying with a mate of his and they kicked me out in track pants and singlet and kept every single item I owned from clothes laptops, memory sticks to life time of paperwork and my online course books included. Which I've been humiliated and taunted over as my phones and laptops and paperwork was gone thru by many and posted online.. My ex could have got it all back but chose not, worse was my fathers photos which was all I had of him after he died of cancer.​

I suffer severe depression and anxiety, I have no friends and rare contact with my sister and mum who live east.

I sleep where ever I can or on a couch at a lady's house I met at Centrelink.

I have hardly any money at the best of times non at the moment and no idea where to even begin to turn to for help. I don't know if its the domestic violence, mental health or homelessness I try and fix first. I am very very down and upset every day and just lost completely with nobody to turn to.

[Croix]

Rear Seekinghelp81~

Welcome, you are in a bad situation, others here have been where you are too. We help where we can and offer support and care.

It looks like a place to stay is a startingpoint.

I don't know your State so here is an overview link :

http://www.homelessnessaustralia.org.au/index.php/about-homelessness/are-you-homeless

Anglicare and the Salvos may also be a help (numbers vary by location).

However it it was me I'd ring our own 24/7 help line on 1300 22 4636 first. They are experienced in recommending services, professional and friendly.

They will help you set priorities.

Please write back and say how things went, then we can talk further about your needs

Croix

[Croix]

Dear Seekinghelp81~

First I apologize for the typo above - and second I've just remembered a new thread is starting:

Forums/ Long term support over the journey/ Homelessness

While I cannot guarantee anything if you were to set out your situation there in a post you may have things in common with the thread starter- Steph6.

Croix

[monkey_magic]

Hi seeking help how r u?

I have also been in your situation & slept wherever lol....at least we got out of our abusive situation hey. I was also lost & depressed but free as I found it hard renting on my own,I found it too expensive & had to eventually leave.

What I did was look for the cheapest living options. You could try & get into a refuge as you were in a domestic violence situation. They help with food & support & somewhere to live afterwards.

Since you r vulnerable nows am important time not to fall into the arms of another abuser or choose another abusive sharehouse to live in. Choose something good for yourself but I understand this isn't always possible with limited income.

I feel for where you're at because I've also been in your shoes like many others.

I used to get as much free food from churches, food vans & the salvation army.

U can have a look on gumtree or flatmates.com at cheap rooms to rent but again make sure u don't fall into the trap of living with bad people...u need care & good ppl around u right now.

You could go and see a doc for your depression, a councillor for the domestic violence,go to a domestic violence support group.

You have balls for doing what u r doing hunny...I am so happy you are out of that situation. Now you can build your self esteem & strength again....

Know as messed up as it can be u can survive & have an inspirational story to tell. Breaking free from abuse is the best step you can take even if you r homeless....

I found somewhere to live then worked on my health but do what u know is right.....

It will b good again if u treat yourself good...

& get lots of female support.

U got this xxx

(Hi Croix)