One month today

[the_queen]

It was one month ago today that I left him. It feels like such a lot longer, but it's only been a month.

I feel so free, so much happier, so strong, so empowered. :)

My parenting has perhaps been less than perfect :( Stress takes a toll sometimes and I have raised my voice at Vallerie a lot lately. I am looking forward to next week, school starts again and she and I will both benefit from that structure and daily routine.

I have gotten a bit teary a few times, especially when I went back to his place to get some of my stuff. The reason I was upset was that I secretly wanted him to drop to his knee's, crying and begging me to come home :rolleyes:

I guess I want to make the point, to anyone who is currently living in an abusive relationship, that even though the thought of "being a single mum" is scary, and even though the thought of leaving is very scary, the end result is much better than what you're living with now.

So I just wanted to mark this day, my one-month anniversary of liberation. :yes:

[tickle]

Congrats Queenie. You are definately doing the best thing for you and your children, I know you know that.
Stay strong.:hugs:

[Bron]

Great post Queenie

And good for you for feeling so happy, strong and empowered. You are a brave woman.

:hugs:

[DQ]

Congratulations!!!!!!

It is a credit to you that you have made it through the last month which such positive and onward thinking.

You will be fine because you have found the way forward and best of all, you have done it for yourself! :yelclap:

[MilkOnTap]

Queenie you are such fantastic woman with an awesome determination to do the best for yourself and your children. Well done on making the hardest move yet - but also the GREATEST move!

Oh - and Happy One Month Anniversary :)

[sopolicha]

Go Girl...............:smiliedance:

[bekkyboo]

Queenie - I wish i had this thread 2 years ago!

Thankyou for the reminder!!!

[Pixie]

A month already! Well I am glad you are feeling the way you are, I think the part about you wanting him to drop to his knees is something all of us have felt when we have been with a destructive person, good on you and you're doing a wonderful job we all get snappy now and again!:hugs:

[Funkychicken]

Big :hugs: Queenie. You are a strong person to stand up for what you believe is right. Hang in there-and don't stress about the yelling-we can all do that, single, married or otherwise! :hugs:

[melfunction]

Here's to many, many more months (and years) of empowerment:hugs:

I'll drink to that tonight :D

[shed]

One month already? Geez that went quick.

We must have all been having fun! :D

Happy Anniversary baby!!!!

[LittleBoysRock]

Good On you Queenie! :yelclap:

I was raised by a single Mother and I can tell you first hand that I believe I am a strong and capable woman thanks to Mum showing me a great example. Your children are going to think your wonderful for what your doing!

Stay strong and keep smiling! :thumbsup: