I'm 24, in a horrible relationship, feeling stuck and alone. I met my boyfriend three years ago

while I was struggling to find work after graduating. He was not only charismatic, ambitious

and gorgeous, but supportive, too. I became infatuated. By the time I found out about his

angry rages and subtle bullying, I had moved in with him and into a job in his town. I'm sad

and anxious all the time, but I have no idea how to leave. I can't afford the landlord's fees for

cancelling our at lease. If I  go back to my mum's, I'll lose my job. What would I do  during

my six-week notice period? All my friends live far away, in London. I'm so ashamed that I've

got myself here … I catch myself wishing I was a teenager again, safe with my family, still

with potential. If I could only learn resilience, I feel like maybe the practicalities wouldn't be

so daunting.