Help. Nowhere to live.

[Guest_00863266]

Hi. 

been married 23 years and this is probably the worst our relationship has become. We have a 19 year old daughter who lives at home as student at uni. Being careful now. My wife is Mediterranean and has close relatives all within walking distance of our house. Silly me, I was so wrapped in her family as I came from a very small Aust family. I dove in 100% because the in-laws were beautiful and different compared to my 3 member family as a kid. I neglected my family and friends thinking my new family was more important. Now my wife wants a divorce, she’s even got into the ear of our daughter, as has my daughters European cousins, uncles, aunts etc. on my side my daughter only has her nan, my mother. Daughter will not talk to my mum and also wants me out. All assets are in my wife’s name. Stupid I know!!! My wife has even phoned police because I won’t leave. If I had friends or family who would take me in I would go. Police have rightly said this is as much my home as hers and have not taken any action. Wife and daughter go on holidays together without even telling me. They know I’m stuck in the matrimonial home but I need options. It’s painful living with a wife and daughter who hate you. I need men’s shelter but it’s all new to me. 
thanks all

[Sophie_M]

Hi there,

A very warm welcome to the Forums. We’re really glad you’ve found your way here during what sounds like a very challenging time.

We're sorry to hear how difficult things are right now. Facing the breakdown of a long-term marriage and the possibility of needing to find somewhere new to live is a significant emotional and practical stress. Please know that you don’t have to navigate this alone - there is support available.

Depending on your location, services are provided by various organisations. We recommend using the AskIzzy search tool, which allows you to customise what you’re looking for, including housing, financial help, and advocacy services: AskIzzy 

It might also be helpful to reach out to MensLine Australia – 24/7 free counselling for men
over the phone on  1300 78 99 78 or online. You are also always welcome to reach out to the Beyond Blue Support Service, too, available online or over the phone on 1300 22 4636.

Thank you again for sharing here. We hope some of these resources can help ease the stress you're facing. It’s a lot to be dealing with, and our community is here to support you.

Kind regards,
Sophie M