It's getting on for 4 years after we left. So, a reflective post for someone who needs it.  Life has calmed down - to an extent, co - parenting is still challenging though. He is the only person on the planet who provided the level of difficulty. However, with steps in place such as handovers being in the library in public, waiting in the car to avoid interactions,  you can manage. Legalities - are a challenge but solicitors are working their way through things and hopefully

It seemed like we had been living at refuge for ages. There are some long-term residents like me; we stuck in a dead end. The school run...

When I was at refuge I was watching an advert for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. It was an appeal to help the homeless. I had this...

I have been hibernating. Emphasis on the 'have' there. I would rewrite in capitols but seems to aggresive with my coffee this morning. ...

Leaving an abuser I wanted to write as a warning, no, that sounds ominous. A realistic managing expectations - leaving an abuser is a...