For those who have left everything behind to start fresh...

I’m engaged to a very controlling man and I’ve finally made the decision to leave. We own a house together, so I’m leaving my home, my animals, my comfort, and losing my 5 year partner. Apartments where I live are so expensive so I wouldn’t be able to afford anything even close to what I currently live in. It breaks my heart to have to leave this house that I’ve called home for the last year. I love this house and how I’ve furnished/decorated it 💔. For those who have done the same, and started fresh, what are some tips? I own some of the furniture so I’ll be bringing that with me, but it kills me to have to downsize to a tiny one bedroom or possibly even a bachelor apartment 😞 please tell me how much better your life got when you left the toxic behind... 🌈