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Abusive ex husband begging to come back back saying he doesn’t remember the past

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FastMintSheep · 09/06/2025 12:11

me again 🙂 long story short I left abusive husband after 17 years he is a Muslim man I am a white woman I say this because I reverted to Islam for him in the end I was forced to cover up,prayer etc so were my children,he was physically,emotionally and financially abusive to us,at the time he was taking a lot of illicit tablets and he ended up trying to take his life he also ended up with psychosis he became quiet and withdrawn the abuse stopped he changed completely I ended up looking after him for around 3 years but in the end I couldn’t take it anymore,he has turned into a slob hardly acknowledging us,doesn’t wash ,no motivation I hate him,I took my children left the city and now we are in temporary accommodation all happy,my ex husband does not leave me alone constantly phoning texting etc,he said he will change,he will do anything I want,my children don’t want him back, he has never begged me before like this,he said he doesn’t remember the stuff he has done and he’s sorry he is begging for one more chance,I don’t love him at all but I feel sorry for him I don’t know what to do

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Wednesdayisme · 09/06/2025 12:53

An abusive person rarely changes they either get better at manipulating you or they get worse.

You and your children are more important here don't risk it.

Gettingbysomehow · 09/06/2025 12:53

Im not sure why you feel sorry for him.
He has wrecked you and your childrens life and you had to leave and live somewhere else, find a new home because of him.
What exactly has he done to prove he's a new man - I'm guessing nothing apart from pretend he doesn't remember anything.
Did he remember to eat, drink, take drugs, go to the toilet. If so he hasn'y forgotten anything.
Don't be a fool.

Idratherreadabookthanks · 09/06/2025 12:52

I think PP have said it all

Send him text & email telling him in no uncertain terms to leave you alone, then block him on all channels. Keep these as evidence so if he tries to contact you again you can report him as stalking you & seek a restraining order.

If he wants to see the DCs it's done via a court order & in a contact centre so you and the DCs are safe

I have no doubt that, since his pleading hasn't worked, he will move onto threats of suicide, threats to snatch your children.

Stay strong. 😘

TheFormidableMrsC · 09/06/2025 12:52

Are you serious? I read your last thread. Your husband is an abusive malicious arsehole, you’ve managed to find safety and you’re considering going back? Please get some counselling and do the freedom programme as I suggested on the other thread before you ruin yours and your children’s lives. He won’t change. They don’t change. They suck you in and it all starts again.

eqpi4t2hbsnktd · 09/06/2025 12:50

loropianalover · 09/06/2025 12:16

You get in touch with the police and domestic violence services/social care etc. And you never respond to him.

He’s an abusive, dirty, incompetent, incompetent, drug-addicted liar. Not a husband or a dad.

This. And stalkers help line. Report him and get it on file from the get-go.

GCAcademic · 09/06/2025 12:43

Oh, come on. What do you mean you "don't know what to do"?

You not only don't love the man, you go so far to say you hate him. Your children don't want him back.

Why are you even asking the question? I genuinely don't understand.

BriceNobeslovesMurielHeslop · 09/06/2025 12:39

He remembers. He’s just found a neat trick which means he can continue to manipulate you without taking any responsibility for his abusive behaviour.

NewBinBag · 09/06/2025 12:38

I don’t love him at all but I feel sorry for him I don’t know what to do

Do you think it's best for the kids that you go back?

BMW6 · 09/06/2025 12:36

Why do you keep posting when we pretty much all tell you the same thing over and over again?

Put your children first. Do not go back to him. He's a bad Muslim and a terrible father. Enough now.

WheresthesaladTheresthesalad · 09/06/2025 12:35

loropianalover · 09/06/2025 12:16

You get in touch with the police and domestic violence services/social care etc. And you never respond to him.

He’s an abusive, dirty, incompetent, incompetent, drug-addicted liar. Not a husband or a dad.

This.

Please do not allow this cretin back into your life.

Silvers11 · 09/06/2025 12:35

It isn't 't clear which vote is which, however I have voted YABU, because you are even contemplating whether you should give this man another chance and asking MN what you should do!

In short - NO. Do not do this. You have done the difficult bit of leaving him. Do not let him suck you back in.

WhatMe123 · 09/06/2025 12:32

You know they don't change. Therapy doesn't work either btw if he tried to throw this one at you. He is an abuser, he isn't mentally unwell he is abusive. It's his choice to behave this way. It's not a diagnosable condition it is him. He's shown you who he is and you chose to run
Keep running I'd say

ForestFox44 · 09/06/2025 12:30

Absolutely not! Think of your children! Protect them and keep moving forward!

MoominMai · 09/06/2025 12:30

He's very sorry but doesn’t remember what he did? Someone’s missing their free housekeeping service and regular hot meals.

Yeah jog on mate. 😡

pikkumyy77 · 09/06/2025 12:27

Oh come on! Of course you block him and move on. His promises are worthless. And he can never repay you for the years you and your children have lost to his abuse.

Dillydollydingdong · 09/06/2025 12:23

For god's sake NO. He doesn't love you. He's just sorry for himself. Maybe he's getting some stick from his community? Change your phone number and ignore him.

Okiedokie123 · 09/06/2025 12:23

He doesnt want you - he wants the services you provide. Dont for one second consider saying yes.
Consider how much happier you are now. Safer. Able to make your own choices etc. Your children are happier too. Even though your situation right now isnt fabulous (temporary accomodation, new surroundings etc) you are on the up, on your way to your new you. Keep at it and dont let him change your mind. If you say yes........... you'll be back in the urgh within weeks.

Avantiagain · 09/06/2025 12:22

Well done for leaving him. You don't go back.

Danioyellow · 09/06/2025 12:22

If you take this man back, you don’t deserve those children or to be a mother. And I mean that as harshly as it sounds

pimplebum · 09/06/2025 12:21

Block and run
you are not responsible for this tragic man
your kids deserve better and to be protected do not allow un supervised contact or better still nine at all

MemorableTrenchcoat · 09/06/2025 12:20

You do know what to do. Ignore him.

nomas · 09/06/2025 12:19

From one Muslim to another - please tell him a big, fat NO! He has failed his Islamic duties as a husband and father and doesn't deserve you or the kids. He had no right to force you or the kids to pray or cover up.

Please stay far away from him and stay safe. Don't give him your address.

SquirrelSoShiny · 09/06/2025 12:18

Run for your life

usedtobeaylis · 09/06/2025 12:17

Stand firm. Good luck.

fruitbrewhaha · 09/06/2025 12:17

Read through your op. What would advise your best friend or your daughter to do in this position? He does remember. And more importantly YOU REMEMBER.

Tell him for the sake of your children you are very glad that he will change as he is still their father. Tell him you will only communicate via email and if he continues to harass you via phone you will block him, and do it if he doesn’t comply.

You are free of him. Do not get sucked back in. It’s lies. If he wanted to change why didn’t he do it for you before?