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Update on Devastated
Thank you for all the wonderful advice! A few of you had some questions I did not answer. I am a teacher but not with the BOE. I am a preschool teacher. I am also a student, part time. I could probably switch to full time and get some sort of housing but I don't even know if they have housing for students my age.
It really sucks because he says *** like that and he must have known how much it pissed me off because he has spent the weekend and past couple days telling me I look so good etc. It's all manipulation, I know. But at the same time, it's so hard when he's being nice. I'm sure you think I'm crazy for saying that...
But I know what I need to do. I am setting up counseling at school. He can't give me *** about that. I will meet with a lawyer but in time. Right now I want to see what options I have to get out. I am ready to just run before I lose my nerve. But then I know that isn't the way to go. I don't want to go to a shelter. Not just because it 's a shelter and I will feel like a failure but also because I feel like that's giving him the upper hand. I don't want to do that. Plus I feel I shouldn't take that from someone who really needs it. I can live with this but I can't live with the idea of someone who is physically abused losing a safe place because of me.
So this is where I'm at right now...Thanks again!! I appreciate you all!
Re: Update on Devastated
It sounds like a good idea to take some time to do your research and make a solid plan. I hope you have a counseling appt soon. Please remember who you are and stay true to that.
You can do it!
Good for you. Just remember that you know what you need to do-- you need to make the choices that are best for you-- and you know what they are.
Stay strong and get in a good place and get out of there!