Hi Peta, good on you, by the sounds of it you have definately done the right thing there. Well done for realising you were in a bad situation and got out fast. Firstly I guess do you have a safe place to stay? Also check with centerlink if you havent already done so, I'm thinking you would be entitled to more money now that you are a single parent. Sounds like you have good support around you with your sister and friends. All the best hun.