This is my first post, I have recently come out of an abusive relationship after18 years. My ex made me think I would never be able to leave him ( we were living in mid Wales) but after finally involving the police I have been re homed back in Lincolnshire closer to my family whom I missed so much for all the years I was trapped in in Wales. Well I’m home now and I seem to be struggling with making friends so I decided to join an MS group hoping this would help. Take care and stay well people
Sim
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Hi Sim
So glad to hear you’ve made such a good move for yourself. You’ll like it on here, lots of information and friendly people.
I wish you lived closer to me so we could go for a coffee but we’ll have to have a virtual one instead.
Best wishes
Sam
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Hi Sim, welcome to the group. Im glad you have got free from a damaging relationship - thats taken a lot of courage
Take care, Ali
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Well done on making a brave move and hope you now get the life you deserve.
Pop your postcode in on this page and see if anything suits you.
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All change is stressful, even an escape from the darkness of an abusive relationship into the fresh air and light of freedom. Well done, coming through all that. But you must be exhausted in every way. I hope that you feel stronger by the day and find your feet in this new and much nicer phase of your life. I wish you well.
Alison
p.s. ‘Finding your feet’ might be an unfortunate metaphor if you fall over yours as much as I fall over mine, but you know what I mean, I’m sure. A x
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Hiya Sim, congrats on getting away from abuse. It’s enough having m.s never mind a bully.
You’ll find new pals here & I see some great suggestions.
Welcome & good luck
Chrissie
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Thank you to everyone who replied to my post about wanting to make friends who understand. I would have replied sooner only I forgot my password 
Anyway Im back in now so thank you to you all. :0)
Hi Whammel
I popped my postcode in but unfortunately it never came up with anything, however I shall not be put off even if I need to start a new group myself 
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It might be worth trying shift.ms, as they have a map showing the location of other MSers and could be useful for setting up a new group.
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Thanks Whammel
Hi Sim 14,
This is my first posting also. I am sorry with what happened with you, i had the same but with my X wife. After 10 years of marriage with 2 adorable kids she decided she dont want me anymore for month’s she mental abused me. She kicked me out of the house stoped me seeing my kids. Had my MS relapse major damage to the spinal core. At the moment, suffering depression and anxiety, homeless living in a homeless center. Living alone no one to talk to just staring at the wall the whole day from March 2023. All i want at this time is to make friends.
Hi Fawaz I’m sorry for what you also went through. It’s so wrong how the one person you feel you can trust can treat you so badly.
Well I’ve left my ex for 18 months now and can honestly say I’ve now started to enjoy my life
I hope you get a place to call your own and soon
Wishing you all the very best and if you ever need to talk contact me on (removed by moderator).
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Hello Sim.
I too have recently come out of an abusive relationship and am now finalising my divorce. I was diagnosed with MS in May this year. My work arent being very understanding but the MS society have put me in touch with a specialist solicitor who i am waiting to hear from.
Stay strong
Hello Suzie
I’m so pleased you have managed to get away from a bad situation and are now seeing advice from a solicitor
Take care and all the very best
Hi Sim,
Hope you are keeping up well, please keep the positive energy.
Sorry for my late reply, and thanks for sharing the contact number which I have saved. I am glad to know, that there is someone out there who cares, have to admit it’s a comfortable feeling.
Hopefully with time I will get a place to call home, its a matter of time ( long waiting time).
Have a good week .
Regards.
Fawaz
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I’m so sorry to hear your news. I hope you are getting the help and support you both need and are entitled to.
Things will get better for you , so please try and stay focused . I have only posted a few things on here myself a while back, but often helpful reading people’s experiences etc. This can be a good platform for us all to support each other , and gain further insight into MS.
I was diagnosed with RRMS two years ago, but had to stop working as a senior nurse due to the mental and physical fatigue .
Hope you are doing ok
Hi Jay1
I’m doing ok thanks though I’m pretty stressed out at the moment due to being offered a ground floor flat and trying to pack my things up. I’m also really struggling trying to find a man and van to move my stuff plus scrape together the funds for one as I have to pay a months rent in advance first too. My daughter has just passed her test so at least she can take my black bin liners with stuff to new flat for me.
I hope you’re keeping well
Take care Sim ( it’s short for Simonette)