thanks everyone - am mighty relieved believe me! im going to get the keys returned and change the locks (better safe than sorry!), just working out costs this month and if we go veeeeery carefully and plan in detail we'll be ok and then next month have a bit of spare cash to start saving. im just glad its all over and done with - she even apologised for attacking me!!!

loving the dogsey force!!! would have been totally lost without it - may the dogsey be with you!!!

Has she given you your cash back? If not consider it part payment.

yes indeedy leo yes indeedy!!! got everything sorted with £320 to spare, so am really chuffed with how things have worked out - im crying due to being so relieved!

and from here kicks,good luck xxzbx

I hope its cause your happy.
Glad shes coughed up, she got off light all things considered.
I knew you would have the strength to sort it, well done, you should be proud of yourself!

Glad to hear the news Hazel. Am pleased to hear you can stay in the house and have the money sorted. Time to move onward and upward now. xx

thanks guys - definately because im happy, thanks leo im really proud of myself, i've taken so much abuse at home and then all this and its the first time ive really stood up for myself. Still in a bit of shock but am seeing the psychologist for a session tomorrow so i think i'll feel alot calmer after that!

thanks wh so glad its sorted and i know the dogs are settled and ok while im out at work x

Well it has shown you, that you are strong and don't allow yourself be to a victim.
You deserve better, your in shock cause your not used to being the 1 in control.
But it feels good, just keep smiling.