It has been about a year and half for me since I left my ex AH. I usually say:
"It was finally time for me to pursue a safer and saner life for me"
The majority of people have let it at that - a few others pry a little more, some I can share more, some I don't. Those whom I'm not comfortable sharing more information I try to say . .
"Out of respect of everyone's anonymity, I really don't think anymore should be said"
Those who are really pushing for info have PUSHED and finally I just had to say
"I really don't think that is any of your business"
It completely shocked the crowd we were in (not to mention it shocked ME that I actually said it too!!!!) But apparently this person tends to do this to several people - a few in this crowd came up to me afterwards and said "I hope to be able to say that same thing to her one day"
So just follow that inner guidance from your HP about what is HEALTHY and RECOVERY Oriented for YOUR Peace, Serenity and Healing - that's what I have found has worked for me.
HUGS,
Rita