Others in that position in my area are finding themselves forced to look elsewhere and leave the place where they want to live. I will also have to apply for financial assistance. And , I am finding out that many housing units will not give single mothers, and especially people with pets, an opportunity in this town. There is a shortage of low income housing. Once again, I see why so many women are forced to live in an abusive situation with their spouse rather than find a place on their own.
Finances play a huge role in the decision to leave.
I am also afraid of his revenge and what he might do once I choose to leave. Even now, some of his accusations are things he is doing and trying to turn around and make me feel guilty for. When he's around, I am torn between my desire to be with him and make things work, and wanting to get away from him and not have that constant emotional roller coaster ride and stress in my life. He is manic depressive. At times I find his ability to deal with reality in many of our situations lacking, but somehow he has managed to convince others that everything is okay.