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Husband didn't tell me

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northchesterforest · 07/08/2024 10:22

I'm not sure what to do.

My husband just got back from a stag do and has had insomnia for 2 nights and is feeling terrible.

He told me this morning that he had a fit on the stag do and was unconscious. He has never had one before but didn't want to tell me. I'm upset that he didn't tell me and that he has been feeling awful for 2 days and this could all be linked.

I'm also upset because I asked if he has taken any drugs and he told me he hadn't.
We have a no drugs agreement in our relationship and I asked him not to before he went away as they are quite a druggy crowd.

He just told me he had taken coke. I'm upset that he lied to me.

I'm a mix of emotions. I'm upset and worried that he is sick after his fit.
I'm upset that he kept this from me and the drug taking.
I'm also upset that we are trying for a baby and I've been jumping through hoops with infertility medication and lifestyle changes and he has just gone and abused his body like that. I feel like a mug.

OP posts:
Astrak · 07/08/2024 13:47

I worked in a drug rehabilitation unit. It had a medically-supervised detox programme which was very closely monitored by social work and medical staff on a 24/7 basis. Checks on use were random. Once drug-free, they were assessed for a long-term residential care plan. Very few clients managed to complete both programmes successfully. A significant number died after it or during it.

Please ensure your own safety and that of your dependents.

Maray1967 · 07/08/2024 13:45

Wordsofprey · 07/08/2024 12:37

Oh he did a bit of coke on a stag do. I couldn't be angry at this, at all - but I wouldn't have made a no drugs ever agreement with a grown adult anyway. If I were you? I'd let this go and understand he didn't tell you because you'd clearly be fuming and have forbade him, given the agreement you made.

If his friends are quite a druggy crowd he has probably taken other things before, it's not often a non taker is friends with an entire group of drug takers, however it does happen.

I say loosen up a bit, but leaving the door open for there to be a serious reason why you are so anti drugs at any point ever - a one off line at a stag is such a non issue I wouldn't give it a second thought.

Some of us think very differently. I would divorce my DH of almost 30 years for one line of coke on a stag do. Absolutely.

TallulahBetty · 07/08/2024 13:45

PLEASE do not have a baby with this drug-taking alcoholic.

PLEASE.

diddl · 07/08/2024 13:40

I always thought I was too sensitive about alcohol but maybe i wasn't

No-not "sensitive" enough!

Honestly if you want to be with someone who is tee total that's ok.

It's your choice.

Demonhunter · 07/08/2024 13:37

northchesterforest · 07/08/2024 10:34

Also is it normal to have a fit when you take coke? I'm upset that he was unconscious. Also that no one found medical help.

Coke gets cut with any old shite nowadays so no one knows how they will react so yes it's possible.

Bangwam1 · 07/08/2024 13:35

northchesterforest · 07/08/2024 10:50

I feel like such an idiot

My mom had a string of bad relationships growing up which includes alcohol and abuse

I always thought I was too sensitive about alcohol but maybe i wasn't

You chose a rotten one because of what you saw with your mums choices. It happens a lot.

Don’t waste any more time with a filthy cokehead (likely a sleeze) alcoholic and go have your baby with a real man. Do not wait. You will regret it if you do.

Sunshine1500 · 07/08/2024 13:32

Well done on your promotion, please use this as a new start and leave your husband. You’ll have a horrible unsettling life having a child with someone who takes drugs. Better doing it alone.

Bangwam1 · 07/08/2024 13:28

Wow. He has returned from a stag do and you’re behaving like his mother. Poor baby not feeling well from all the coke and strippers.

Get rid. Certainly don’t breed with it.

AlanBrendaCelia · 07/08/2024 13:28

northchesterforest · 07/08/2024 12:33

Just got off the phone with his best friend.

Apparently they've been taking coke and MDMA for years. I'm done.

I don’t blame you, OP, I would do the same. Couldn’t have a drug taker in my life.

Congrats on the promotion btw.

Toptotoe · 07/08/2024 13:28

Why would he hang out with a druggy crowd if he has no interest in drugs. Surely he would want to hang out with people who have similar interests to him. Please do yourself a kindness - don’t have children with him.

Ponkpinkpink15 · 07/08/2024 13:25

northchesterforest · 07/08/2024 10:46

He is honestly a really good and loving person. If drinking was out of the equation we wouldn't have any issues.
But I'm worried about him keeping things from me. I want to trust him and I hate the idea of being paranoid. That's not who I want to me.

@northchesterforest

He is NOT a good & loving person, stop trying to convince yourself!! You've made a mistake, own it, fix it.

don't subject your future kids to this.

we'd have no problems if... IF HE wasn't who he is.

I suspect you'll stay with him and be posting in years to come about his drink/drugs/lies - all with 2 under 5, who you don't want to take from their Daddy.

you could move on & have kids with a decent bloke instead

ComealongMartha · 07/08/2024 13:17

Looks like your ‘fertility problems’ were a blessing in disguise. And most likely caused by his drug taking

OlympicBlue · 07/08/2024 13:17

northchesterforest · 07/08/2024 12:33

Just got off the phone with his best friend.

Apparently they've been taking coke and MDMA for years. I'm done.

I’m so sorry Op. I am glad you have found out before you got pregnant. He has taken drugs for years and hangs out with people who let their friends have head injuries and seizures and not get medical help? That is beyond shocking. I’m sure a lot the of reason you can’t get pregnant is due to him. Leave him, get healthy and happy and you’ll find your person or be a solo parent. Get an STI test.

diddl · 07/08/2024 13:16

northchesterforest · 07/08/2024 12:33

Just got off the phone with his best friend.

Apparently they've been taking coke and MDMA for years. I'm done.

Good.

Get out & stay out!

It hasn't really all just come to light though has it?

This has always been him & his friends-aka druggy crowd!

Eta-congratulations on your promotion.

CoffeandTiaMaria · 07/08/2024 13:16

JimPanzee · 07/08/2024 12:21

I think he's tripping over his own lies now.... he was drunk, fell out of bed, took cocaine (for the first time ever 🤨), bumped his head, passed out, got sick......
Sorry that you're going through this OP, but there's a lot you're not being told

Quite possibly none of this is the truth but he’s lying through his teeth.
You might never know the whole story.
I certainly wouldn’t be hanging around to find out.

Edit: just caught up with your posts OP. Well, at least you now know some more of the facts. I would be off, I wouldn’t want to be anywhere near an alcoholic druggy, let alone have a child with one.
Good luck 🙏

whereisthelifethatirecognize · 07/08/2024 13:15

northchesterforest · 07/08/2024 12:33

Just got off the phone with his best friend.

Apparently they've been taking coke and MDMA for years. I'm done.

At least now your eyes are wide open and you see the truth of him.
Run.

You deserve better.

whereisthelifethatirecognize · 07/08/2024 13:13

northchesterforest · 07/08/2024 10:33

Also, this isn't the first time we have issues like that. Over the years we have had many many arguments over his drinking habits in particular. So I feel like this isn't a first time thing, I'm starting to feel a bit worn out. We've been together 15 years and married for 1 year.

So a drinking issue and secret drug taking now.
And he lies to you regularly.
And drip feeds information he knows you won't like.

He does not sound like father material, OP.
If you were a child, would you want him as a father? If the answer is no, please don't continue to pursue this with him.

FairyMaclary · 07/08/2024 13:10

He’s wasted your time. That is where my anger would be.

A quick google shows studies indicate sperm quality (at least in rats) is altered and a higher occurrence of DNA damage is noted with MDMA. Yes it may only be rats. I am sure someone will pick the study to pieces. I am not spending time reading and analysing it. But there is clearly data out there and his lies meant you could not make an informed decision or do your research. He had access to knowledge which may have changed your decision to remain with him and marry him. He has wasted your time (which is precious). That is unforgivable.

If their mates are into bad stuff the likelihood is that he will be too. But least they were honest about taking drugs allowing their spouses to make an informed decision.

All the best op. Divorce and look into sperm donation if you feel time is running out.

Cocococoa · 07/08/2024 13:08

northchesterforest · 07/08/2024 12:33

Just got off the phone with his best friend.

Apparently they've been taking coke and MDMA for years. I'm done.

I’m sorry OP.
Well done on your promotion though.

WitchyBits · 07/08/2024 13:08

northchesterforest · 07/08/2024 12:33

Just got off the phone with his best friend.

Apparently they've been taking coke and MDMA for years. I'm done.

Sorry op, but I knew this as soon as you posted. I really feel for you. What an absolute twat to lie to you all this time. ☹️

WitchyBits · 07/08/2024 13:04

northchesterforest · 07/08/2024 10:34

Also is it normal to have a fit when you take coke? I'm upset that he was unconscious. Also that no one found medical help.

Ex cocaine addict here, feel free to search my username on here to see my previous posts.

I've never ever had a fit on cocaine and certainly never lost consciousness, not even when I was doing 2-4g a day. I've never known anybody else to either, but that doesn't mean it's impossible.

You are in a relationship with somebody with an addictive personality. He won't change. Honestly, I know as I'm similar myself. Yes I've had a cocaine addiction and I am 100% clean now and have been for 18-20 years but I still struggle with other tubs as my addiction has just transferred. I am a binge drinker and I can't seem to stop. I personally think it's as I have untreated/undiagnosed ADHD but in not using that as an excuse. I know I've caused trauma to my family, to my children, and it's affected my entire adult life and every relationship in it.

Is that something you want? That you can live with? If not cut your losses and walk away

macaroniandcheeze · 07/08/2024 13:02

northchesterforest · 07/08/2024 12:33

Just got off the phone with his best friend.

Apparently they've been taking coke and MDMA for years. I'm done.

How did I miss this?
I’m so sorry OP.
Hope you walk out on him and never look back. His best mate can pick him up from a&e while you pack his shit up.
If you need divorce advice please contact Women’s Aid or Rights For Women.

Twistyripple · 07/08/2024 13:02

At least you can make a fully informed decision about your future now. You know he takes drugs and has lied about this repeatedly over the years. Just make sure going forward you accept that it is likely he will continue to live this lifestyle when with his friends. Is that the kind of father you want for your future children?

Codlingmoths · 07/08/2024 13:02

northchesterforest · 07/08/2024 12:33

Just got off the phone with his best friend.

Apparently they've been taking coke and MDMA for years. I'm done.

Congratulations on the promotion. There will be more without this loser weighing you down.

KaySam · 07/08/2024 13:01

Well he needs to contact the dvla and declare his seizure and probably lose his drivers licence for at least 6 months which won’t be a bad thing due to his drug use.

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