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Partner just thinking he can bring his son to live with me

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Feelinglost10 · 02/06/2025 17:54

this is a long one but I just feel really emotional now and don’t know what to do. Basically my partner is originally from a few hours away but has moved to my area and had his own place which he has recently lost. His 6yr old autistic son came to visit him 2 weeks ago and my partner has now decided he isn’t sending him home as he doesn’t want to go back, no conversation with me if I’m ok him staying with me or nothing. I only got my new home a month ago and already my brand new couch is covered in marks and disgusting because of his son, my house is a mess, my dog is over stimulated constantly, the noise is unbearable, he’s meant to be in school but clearly cos he’s up here he isn’t so he’s here 247 I don’t get a minute. It’s all too much. I don’t mind my partner staying with me until he sorts himself out but how do I tell him I am NOT ready to be the full time co parent of a 6yr old autistic child and it’s really overwhelming me to the point I’m sitting in my bedroom crying. It’s too much. His son thinks he’s rules the roost, eats all my things, hides stuff, leaves mess everywhere, doesn’t have any respect for my home. This was meant to be my new start, my safe space, and now I just feel it’s been invaded and I don’t know what to do. I tried to bring it up today and got screamed at clearly i mustn’t love his son or want a family life etc. I never asked or signed up for this tho?! Am I being a selfish idiot or?

OP posts:
MatildaMovesMountains · 02/06/2025 21:16

Feelinglost10 · 02/06/2025 21:15

I’m trying for a baby? Thanks for letting me know. Had no idea! I thought my contraception may of failed due to the fact I was late n there was a faint line. Always good to find out I’m tying though🙈

You weren't late; you just "had a feeling". Because you'd had sex during ovulation.

IdiottoGoa · 02/06/2025 21:16

MatildaMovesMountains · 02/06/2025 21:03

What does your IDVA say about you being pregnant by your abuser? Does she know this child has been taken from his mum and is now living with you and your abuser? Hopefully the midwife will make a safeguarding referral for both the boy and the unborn baby.

Edited

Seriously?

WhereIsMyJumper · 02/06/2025 21:15

Feelinglost10 · 02/06/2025 21:09

Seriously! And go through old posts trying to talk about something completely different. My love for my partner and his son does not change but it doesn’t mean I was ready for this situation. It’s not even like we lived together and had a home together. This was meant to be my new home and my fresh start. And yes for all the nosey bastards this is my ex who I was getting the fresh start from but again everyone who has absolutely no idea about a thing will start with the whole leave him, why go back, like it’s the easiest thing in the entire world to do.

So the ex that you said this about:

I’m actually getting one because my ex has made my life a living hell, beat me to a pulp, beat me so bad I lost a baby and moved to a house opposite me and there’s pretty much f all I can do is it’s within his bail limitations and courts are full so waiting for a trial date could have me waiting a long time. Happy with those gory details or shall I expand further on how it’s affecting my mental health etc?

tierdytierd · 02/06/2025 21:15

Oh my, I really feel for you.
planning & agreement to this situation with mutal understanding, respect & whilst you’re both in a good place, absolutely,
the fact you’ve just bagged your own safe haven, you work, your lovely dog & peaceful life, you guys weren’t in that place just yet & perhaps would happy living seperately for years to come. But to have your life upended with no consideration & effectively no place to retreat too, is massively mind blowing.
the son is going to have his own version of these type of chaotic emotions going on which of course will be magnified, plus not even the routine of school. Your BF is being a hugely selfish asshat. To you both. not only has he done this to his son, to you, your home, he’s shouting at the audacity he feels you apparently have to question why you could possibly be being quite so unreasonable.

maybe a walk out somewhere and give him a time line. Present to the council as homeless with the child , they’ll have emergency accommodation the same day or the child goes back to mum straight away & he goes to family/freind (not your responsibility) the ‘until he’s sorted something’ will eek out & you’ll feel obliged & resentful,

please put you first, they’re not your responsibility , you’ve done nothing wrong but are being taken advantage of x

Feelinglost10 · 02/06/2025 21:15

Flopsythebunny · 02/06/2025 21:13

You'd done it. You got away, got your own place then let him in again. Not only did you let him in again, you're also trying for a baby.
What is wrong with you?

I’m trying for a baby? Thanks for letting me know. Had no idea! I thought my contraception may of failed due to the fact I was late n there was a faint line. Always good to find out I’m tying though🙈

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Orderofthephoenixparody · 02/06/2025 21:15

Feelinglost10 · 02/06/2025 21:09

Seriously! And go through old posts trying to talk about something completely different. My love for my partner and his son does not change but it doesn’t mean I was ready for this situation. It’s not even like we lived together and had a home together. This was meant to be my new home and my fresh start. And yes for all the nosey bastards this is my ex who I was getting the fresh start from but again everyone who has absolutely no idea about a thing will start with the whole leave him, why go back, like it’s the easiest thing in the entire world to do.

Don't bother with any relationship you need sometime to be on your own. You don't know what love is. How long have they been in your life for and you love them. You need to love yourself and raise the bar. You deserve better than this.

outerspacepotato · 02/06/2025 21:14

If you won't re-home your awful bf and his son, think about rehoming your pet who no longer has a safe home.

cheesecakewrestler · 02/06/2025 21:14

He’s not going to be able to get his own place though is he. He doesn’t work (why?) so private landlords are not going to touch him.
why did he ‘lose’ his last place, and why do the other places keep falling through?
he needs to present himself as homeless to the council tomorrow. You don’t owe him a home.
if you don’t act now, this is your future sewn up, looking after a child and a man child financially, feeding them, paying for everything, childcare. Yep, he’s manipulated you into this and it’s up to you to get yourself out.

Rainbowqueeen · 02/06/2025 21:14

This man wants his son to stay with him do he doesn’t have to pay child support and can collect the benefits that his son is entitled to. He doesn’t actually intend to parent his child. He sees him as a source of income.

he sees the OP in the same way. She will provide a roof over his head, pay the bills and feed him.

OP the only way to resolve this is to break up with him. This is who he is. A user. You deserve better. You deserve that fresh start. Don’t let him take it away from you. Involve the police if need be.

MatildaMovesMountains · 02/06/2025 21:14

RubyHiker · 02/06/2025 21:13

The man who beat you and caused you to lose your previous pregnancy?

Op you need to contact women's aid. You are still being abused. This is wrong

She has an IDVA.

CoralOP · 02/06/2025 21:13

I don't think anyone can help you on here. Hopefully you will realise one day, I assume your trauma bonded to him, good luck

RubyHiker · 02/06/2025 21:13

The man who beat you and caused you to lose your previous pregnancy?

Op you need to contact women's aid. You are still being abused. This is wrong

Flopsythebunny · 02/06/2025 21:13

Feelinglost10 · 02/06/2025 21:09

Seriously! And go through old posts trying to talk about something completely different. My love for my partner and his son does not change but it doesn’t mean I was ready for this situation. It’s not even like we lived together and had a home together. This was meant to be my new home and my fresh start. And yes for all the nosey bastards this is my ex who I was getting the fresh start from but again everyone who has absolutely no idea about a thing will start with the whole leave him, why go back, like it’s the easiest thing in the entire world to do.

You'd done it. You got away, got your own place then let him in again. Not only did you let him in again, you're also trying for a baby.
What is wrong with you?

thepariscrimefiles · 02/06/2025 21:13

Feelinglost10 · 02/06/2025 20:14

His last comment to me has just been well if he can’t stay here with him he will just have to go back to his exs and stay there (the kids mum) :( What a thing to say

Surely that's a good thing? You will have your home to yourself again.

SuperTrooper14 · 02/06/2025 21:12

Feelinglost10 · 02/06/2025 21:06

If I wanted to discuss that I would have mentioned it on this post. I am not pregnant.

It sounds like it's for the best that you're not.

Even if the boy's mum isn't bothered that he's not been returned, you can bet his teacher and school will be. It's a huge safeguarding issue for a vulnerable child to be taken away from his home without notice to live in a different part of the country, and that's without the dad also being accused of domestic abuse by his partner, if he's the same person you've been trying to get away from. I'd expect the school to escalate it with social workers and even the police.

Createausername1970 · 02/06/2025 21:12

Feelinglost10 · 02/06/2025 20:14

His last comment to me has just been well if he can’t stay here with him he will just have to go back to his exs and stay there (the kids mum) :( What a thing to say

Problem solved.

RisingSunn · 02/06/2025 21:12

thepariscrimefiles · 02/06/2025 21:11

In a previous thread, OP refers to having an IDVA (independent domestic violence adviser) so I assume that she was previously in an abusive relationship. Unfortunately, she seems to have found another abusive partner.

It's the same partner...

Feelinglost10 · 02/06/2025 21:12

MyCyanReader · 02/06/2025 21:08

How long have you known and been in a relationship with this guy?

Does it not ring alarm bells that this guy has put it in your head that the mother of this child "probably doesn't care"? He has essentially kidnapped the child. He is clearly NOT the resident parent. Is he the father of any of the other children?

You need to stop ranting on MN and calm down and have a rational conversation with this guy. You need to tell him that you appreciate he has no where else to go, but if he is going to be staying here temporarily, there needs to be boundaries in place. Autism isn't an excuse not to be able to follow rules - in fact most children with autism benefit from rules and boundaries. Sit down and agree the house rules. If he cannot agree then he goes. End of.

Honestly it isn’t as black and white as this. We were barely back together before this situation happened and he isn’t the easiest person to speak to.

the mother isn’t a nice person iv had many dealings with her believe me but again I don’t want to discuss that.

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YesHonestly · 02/06/2025 21:11

thepariscrimefiles · 02/06/2025 21:11

In a previous thread, OP refers to having an IDVA (independent domestic violence adviser) so I assume that she was previously in an abusive relationship. Unfortunately, she seems to have found another abusive partner.

She’s just posted and confirmed that she’s gone back to the same abusive partner. She’s back with the ex.

WildCats24 · 02/06/2025 21:11

Feelinglost10 · 02/06/2025 20:14

His last comment to me has just been well if he can’t stay here with him he will just have to go back to his exs and stay there (the kids mum) :( What a thing to say

“Ok—bye.”

thepariscrimefiles · 02/06/2025 21:11

Imbusytodaysorry · 02/06/2025 20:12

Yes how did he and why is he living in your safe space . And ….. why did you need a “safe space “

In a previous thread, OP refers to having an IDVA (independent domestic violence adviser) so I assume that she was previously in an abusive relationship. Unfortunately, she seems to have found another abusive partner.

YesHonestly · 02/06/2025 21:10

Feelinglost10 · 02/06/2025 21:01

No i am not pregnant thankfully. This isn’t anything to do with this situation though I am trying to just focus on this not previous threads.

I understand, although I’m glad you’re not pregnant and having to deal with that as well right now.

Please make sure your contraception is watertight if you stay with him, you might not be ready to end it now but when you are, every single one of us will help you. Our replies may seem harsh, but it’s only because we can see exactly what he is and how much better you deserve.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 02/06/2025 21:10

Lock the door and do not let him and his child back in, @Feelinglost10.

That is the only sensible thing for you to do.

Feelinglost10 · 02/06/2025 21:09

Cherrytree86 · 02/06/2025 21:03

Ah Op there are a few posters on here with a bad case of internalised misogyny who think they being a good stepmother means allowing your house to be destroyed, your pets terrorised, to not have a minute to yourself, to do childcare, to not say anything remotely negative about your step children ever regardless of how they treat you and behave, and all the while you need to smile indulgently and love every minute. They think women especially mothers and ESPECIALLY stepmothers need to be compete martyrs basically!

Seriously! And go through old posts trying to talk about something completely different. My love for my partner and his son does not change but it doesn’t mean I was ready for this situation. It’s not even like we lived together and had a home together. This was meant to be my new home and my fresh start. And yes for all the nosey bastards this is my ex who I was getting the fresh start from but again everyone who has absolutely no idea about a thing will start with the whole leave him, why go back, like it’s the easiest thing in the entire world to do.

OP posts:
Bunny44 · 02/06/2025 21:08

How long ago did he break up with the child's mother? And how long have you guys been together?