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StuckHurtDone · 28/03/2024 17:52

fully expecting lots of LTB here, but I just want an outsiders view.

He is notoriously bad at communicating, he buries his head in the sand. And mostly if he doesn’t want to talk about it we don’t.

He is self employed- I pay all
bills. His money is then used as ‘play money’. However he very rarely contributes anything. His money is spent on his fuel and him going to see friends (pub). If I ask for money he would give me some, but im not the type to do this. I expect a team effort. I never buy anything for myself.

the last month or so, his mum was taken to hospital , and came home the other say (she has a catalogue of health issues). Him and his 2 brothers aren’t exactly helpful with her. (Father died a while back).

he hasn’t worked since his mum went to hospital, nor has he visited her much (not enough to justify not working). He was meant to be decorating the spare room in her house while she was in hospital. Instead he used her house as a doss house for him and his friends to get drunk in - whilst leaving me at home wondering if he’s ever coming home. Lots of rows about how he’s not even considering my feelings- he’s sorry won’t happen again. things ok for a few days, then happens again.

now his mum is home- he is now the ‘concerned son’. Mum needs me etc- without actually doing anything for her.

last weekend Saturday, he was at work and said he will be home soon (this was 4ish) and we would then go get food (from a place we wanted to try). He turned up at 9.30. I was peeved. He was drunk. I didn’t talk to him (I know not to argue when he’s had a drink as don’t achieve anything). Still had a row, because I’m a miserable cow- he tried to leave- so I took his car keys off him. He was drunk and would have killed someone. He then spat at me twice. He stormed out, whilst I’m crying and I assume went to pub. He came home at 1am. I pretended to be asleep. He got up Sunday and went to work. Didn’t hear from him. He came home Sunday hardly spoke. Went to work monday didn’t speak. Came home we had a chat- kind of thought we were making progress.

tuesday, he’s at work- calls me says he won’t be late back and he will get food from the place we wanted to try. 6.30- I’ll be an hour. 9.30 home and leaves the take out bag in front of me- apparently I’m a miserable cow and ungrateful. He left and went to his mums- she doesn’t need him turning up drunk!
he hasn’t been home since.

im in the wrong. He’s stressed - (from my point of view I’d be stressed if my mum was as poorly as her but he’s not exactly the doting son) I’m pushing him to do stuff - the only thing I’ve asked for is for him to be home at a reasonable time and spend time with me. But that’s wrong.

I haven’t slept for days. I’ve got the worst headache and I’m numb. I haven’t done anything wrong- or have I?

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whatsitcalledwhen · 16/04/2024 09:24

StuckHurtDone · 16/04/2024 08:55

I know you’re all right, but I’m just so tired and broken. Everyone hates me. My name is mud, and I’m the bad one.

Well there are more than 600 posts on this thread by dozens and dozens (maybe hundreds) of posters and we all think he's a dick and you've made the best decision of your life getting him out of it!

StuckHurtDone · 16/04/2024 08:55

I know you’re all right, but I’m just so tired and broken. Everyone hates me. My name is mud, and I’m the bad one.

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KTheGrey · 16/04/2024 08:47

Make yourself a list of things to do that will keep you very busy for the next six months. Going to the gym is great for keeping your mind off awful things. Ditto wandering about the countryside, especially if you get lost. Gratitude is great for refocusing your mind. Cleaning and decorating are great because you have a lovely living space. Amd they are all about you having priority in your own life, which is always an improvement.

TheShellBeach · 15/04/2024 22:32

abracadabra1980 · 15/04/2024 21:52

OP, he does not love you. Let that sink in and then boot him out as fast as you can.

RTFT

abracadabra1980 · 15/04/2024 21:52

OP, he does not love you. Let that sink in and then boot him out as fast as you can.

Calamitousness · 15/04/2024 21:23

Agree, it really did have to be like this. He was a horrible man who brought absolutely nothing to your life. He took. So now you can get your life back and start getting angry at how much and what he took from you.

AcrossthePond55 · 15/04/2024 21:12

@StuckHurtDone

What @fridgegrazer said.

And remember that "It's always darkest just before the dawn". These are the days that you just grit your teeth and power through even though you don't think you can. Soon you'll be looking backwards from you new life and seeing that 'the dark days' were shorter than you think.

"It didn't have to be like this"

Unfortunately yes it does, but just for now. These are the times you need to re-read your OP and your posts about him since then to remind yourself exactly how bad it was. And it was bad. And it would have been this bad for the rest of your life. You don't want to live like that. Not when there is freedom and peace just around the corner.

fridgegrazer · 15/04/2024 21:02

Healing doesn't work in a straight line. There will be ups and downs and wobbles on the way, but eventually the ups and downs become less frequent. You are bound to have some days worse than others, it doesn't mean you aren't healing.

StuckHurtDone · 15/04/2024 20:55

I thought this was meant to get easier???
im hurting even more today. I don’t want this.
ut didn’t have to be like this

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AcrossthePond55 · 14/04/2024 22:37

StuckHurtDone · 14/04/2024 16:39

thanks all.
i know he will not attempt to come back. He has been bailed and conditions are he can not contact me or come to my property. Not that he can contact anyone as I’ve cut the phone off.
he also won’t come to my work, im
not worried about it to be honest.

i just want this all to be over.

i just want this all to be over.

And it will be. You've taken all the right steps. Now it's just a matter of time to let the dust settle.

As far as a phone goes, I'm sure he'll bully his mum into getting him one. So just beware of calls from unknown numbers.

Thefutureisourownpath · 14/04/2024 22:03

You will get your life back and not only thrive but survive. Bolt everything up and dial 999 if needed.

grapeomelette · 14/04/2024 20:26

Well done OP. Things will get better now. It might be gradual but they will get better. You will in time look back and be grateful for your 'rock bottom moment'.

StuckHurtDone · 14/04/2024 16:39

thanks all.
i know he will not attempt to come back. He has been bailed and conditions are he can not contact me or come to my property. Not that he can contact anyone as I’ve cut the phone off.
he also won’t come to my work, im
not worried about it to be honest.

i just want this all to be over.

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AcrossthePond55 · 14/04/2024 16:37

@StuckHurtDone

You're doing all the right things. Cooperate with the police, make your statement, and ask about getting a non-mol order so he cannot approach you or your home.

And if possible, I agree with speaking with your manager. Some workplaces/managers are very understanding and cooperative. My former workplace (decades ago, US civil service) moved a coworker to a different office 30 miles away when an ex was harassing her. They even arranged it so our agency paid her moving costs. But some workplaces are not. I've also known situations (private companies) where staff were terminated because the brass didn't want to 'disrupt the office environment' or 'endanger other staff'. Now, all this was DECADES ago and in the US. Workplace laws and such may be different in the UK and an employer couldn't get away with that anymore. Just saying, evaluate things carefully and be judicious in what you say if need be.

Ilikewinter · 14/04/2024 14:08

Just a thought but I would also be honest about your situation with your manager, just incase he tries to reach you through work. I know you said you've taken a few days off but I would explain whats happened, especially with the violent threats.

KTheGrey · 14/04/2024 13:52

Well done OP. That must have been so horribly intimidating and awful. And you totally dealt with it and did the right thing.

Deep breath. Treat yourself to something delightful for being a total hero. ✨️ Bubble bath, 🫧 buy a nice plant, down the local cafe for a nice cake. Xx

eggplant16 · 14/04/2024 13:52

Hope very much you are safe. Glad the police were kind.

StuckHurtDone · 14/04/2024 13:45

I am blocking everyone who knows him. I’ve got nothing to say to anyone

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StuckHurtDone · 14/04/2024 13:44

That was a new low. I can’t get any lower than rock bottom

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TheShellBeach · 14/04/2024 13:43

You sound really resolute to me, OP.
You're determined to get him out of your life at last.

StuckHurtDone · 14/04/2024 13:40

The police will arrange a one time visit to collect the rest of his stuff.
I just want him to pay for the shed and be done. Out of my life.

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Iudncuewbccgrcb · 14/04/2024 13:08

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When I can't be bothered to read the full thread I click out of it rather than add a comment when I've no idea if it might be completely insensitive or irrelevant.

Just a thought

TheShellBeach · 14/04/2024 13:05

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At least read all the OP's posts. Then you'd know that she kicked the man out several days ago and that he's now been arrested for threatening her and destroying her shed.

JanefromLondon1 · 14/04/2024 13:01

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TheShellBeach · 14/04/2024 12:56

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You should definitely RTFT before making comments like this.