Anyway, she was kind of in the postion you are in, there was no where to go, but a homeless shelter and she didnt want to do that. She thought if she was not in any physical danger , abuse,,,,,,,then she could fake it all, until she got her money saved, and an apartment rented. She started , little by little putting her personal things , mainly sentimental things , in small boxes and storing them at a friends house, that way he didnt notice they were gone. She had to leave alot behind, but she got the important things, most of the things left could be replaced.
I am so trying to do this. The problem is, I'm such a bad faker. I try to put on a nice face...a smile....and pretend that all is ok. But, I'm so damned bad at it he sees it. Then he blows up. Says I'm neglecting him. That I'm not showing affection. (duh) Gets drunk. Then it's MY fault.
God, if I could just win the lotto....