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Emergency! Need someplace to go.

JennS
JennS
My husband has been verbally abusive with my son because he didn't like how messy his room was! My husband told him that he has overstayed his welcome. I would leave but I have no place to go! I don't want to end up on the streets! The shelters are probably filled up because of the bad economy. I've tried being on my own but problems with stress and goverment agencies screwing me over cause my biggest nervouse breakdown. I scared to be out on my own but my current enviroment isn't working either. Help!
vickybea
vickybea
Hi Jen l don't know how old your son is but could you go to a womens refuge with him, try looking for some more help at this link...

http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Bipolar_Disorder/advice/8224882-advice-link-free-health

lf you feel trapped could you ask friends and family for help, l know its a nightmare to be in place that you can't settle in. What about telling your Dr or pdoc l told mine and found a lot of support.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I do not know where you are located, but there are organizations to help women who are in abusive situations. There's a group called RESPOND. You should check them out.

*HUGS*
deleted_user
deleted_user
Wish I had some advice for you. But you are saying women's shelters are over filled? Call your county office and ask for their housing dept. Maybe they have a charity you would be eligible for?

See..I'm no help whatsoever...but will send positive energy your way and wish you the best of luck.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi Jen, get yourself together first, today is not the day. I stayed in my marrage for 10 years too long and now know what my ex did to my kids. I too was scared of being on my own I was sick and couldn't put thoughts together and thought I was not able to do it on my own. This is part of living in an abusive relationship, they put you down so much you feel stuck and trapped. I am now out and free and feel much healthier and happier than in years. It was hard I won't kid you, but it's worth the step. Make some plans, if you can get some money see a counsellor or dr who may be able to help you out.

try to stay as calm as possible through the process.
Be well and good luck I'm with you
deleted_user
deleted_user
yes, good to make plan - but if you need out NOW, for a short time, go to a shelter for one night. if no room at a shelter - they usually offer ree counseling abt how to make the necessary arrangments to leave. but if you are in DANGER - LEAVE. go to a hospital, a church, heel, even a fire station.