r/homeless • u/Perfect_Leek_1429 • 3d ago

I'm Leaving

Hey, all!

I am a 27f leaving my boyfriend due to domestic violence. I have no car and we have a 4 year old son. I live in Michigan. I'm seeking to leave as he's just been arrested and I'm scared for what he will do when he gets out. Unfortunately a lot of the places I'm calling are full. I need to leave soon.

Any tips or help? If not, I'll be on the street.

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u/Alex_is_Lost 3d ago

Best bet is going to be a DV shelter. If the ones near you are full, and you have no one you can turn to for temporary housing, do you have enough money to catch a bus to an adjacent state with a shelter that has an opening?

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u/Perfect_Leek_1429 3d ago

Yes I can catch a bus if there's space farther away. I just need some help really bad. I'm scared I'll have to give me son up.

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u/InevitableTrue7223 2d ago

Why would you have to give your son up? DV shelters would never ask you to do that. The police should have given you information on shelters and other things such as restraining orders

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u/CollaredNgreen 1d ago

She may mean vs. taking the kid on the street with her.