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The only thing that is stopping me at the moment is money.
I seriously do understand how hard this is.... mind you I didn't have a baby with my X.
I stayed with my X for 3 years, he was mentally and physically abusive and I stayed for the same reason.... I didn't want to split everything up and start again.
When I finally left I lost so much material stuff and it took me a few years to build it up again but when I look back now... I was so relieved and happy to be away from him that I didn't even notice going to the laundromat or catching public transport.

Give Centrelink a call and see what you qualify for as a single mum, if you leave your expenses vs income will change and that may make you eligible for somethings your not aware of yet!

Be strong chicken!!