You helped me leave my abusive relationship

DEAR DEIDRE: After years of misery in a toxic relationship, I knew I had to leave but I was wavering.

My partner used me to cook, clean and give him sex, and always put me down. He also drank too much and was abusive when drunk.

I’m 38 and he’s 42. We were together for 10 years.

You made me realise my gut feeling was right: he was never going to change.

You sent me your support packs on Abusive Partners and Dealing With A Problem Drinker and recommended I spoke to a counsellor.