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Lostandscared1 · 31/08/2025 20:32

Basically what the title says. And I’m posting in AIBU for traffic.

i am very nervous to post this

35F, he is 32M. We do not live together. I have children from previous relationship and he has not met them - important info.

I am in an abusive relationship. There is no question or doubt about it. We have been together for coming up to a year, yes I know it has not been long. I had rose tinted glasses on up until April/May time this year and I have tried to end the relationship a few times.

i need to tell someone, anyone about what happened this morning. I had stayed at his this weekend whilst my children were with exDP. We had actually had quite a nice weekend up until late last night where we got home from a date night I had organised where suddenly the cheating claims came out etc etc etc. This morning it kicked off again as I tried to express my hurt calmly about something and he just hit the roof and told me to get the fuck out of his house so, I proceeded to do so by getting myself ready, packed my things and went downstairs to say goodbye I shall be leaving now. He went absolutely insane, and I mean insane. He was screaming at the top of his voice against the fireplace wall, punched himself in the head and proceeded to scream at me, in my face calling me all the names under the sun and he ran into the kitchen where the back door is to exit so I could leave and he picked up a knife. When I tell you I was scared, I was terrified so I rushed to unlock the back door to escape. He proceeded to hold the knife against his own wrists and scream at me im going to slit my wrists and your going to watch me die. I obviously begged and pleaded with him not to do that, knife still in his hand and he was shouting that nothing would satisfy him more knowing that he dies and I watched him. He then held the knife in the air so I ran back to the back door and he screamed at me to shut it and I said no, he slammed the knife down and said shut the door so I did. He was screaming at me that I drive him to this, I’m narcissistic im evil, all the usual abuse I get almost daily at this point. I was shaking, sobbing, and he went and sat down and then was accusing me of having another boyfriend, that I’ve manipulated every man I’ve been with. Just tearing my character down with false accusations which again is something I’m very used too. He held his fist up to me too before I went upstairs to get changed, and he chased me up the stairs and got in my face to shout at me to tell him what I was saying to his face.

i physically cannot leave. I am trapped. After this, he acted like nothing had happened. He was laughing at social media, trying to make jokes whilst I was completely numb all afternoon waiting for the time I can leave to have my children back.

in the times I’ve tried breaking up with him before but I haven’t physically been with him, he’s found me and he’s gone hysterical at me until I’ve changed my mind or he threatens to attack me or come into the place I am and confront me, or he’s gotten into his car and screamed at me where I am until I tell him and then he threatens suicide.

please do not judge please be kind.

i feel like I’m dealing with someone who has a serious split personality disorder. I do not want the police involved, but I do need to leave. I’m working with a therapist currently to understand why I allowed this in the first place. I’m a lot stronger now but the reactions I get terrify me, especially today.

i just needed to get this out and I just need to hear that what I am experiencing is not ok. Apparently I’m the evil bitch.

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Zanatdy · 31/08/2025 21:28

think of your DC. They need their mum around. Men like this kill. Please protect yourself and don’t go anywhere near him again. Thankfully you are safe, but don’t put yourself in that position again.

StandFirm · 31/08/2025 21:28

@Lostandscared1 do you have friends or relatives who could take turns staying with you for a little while until this blows over after you've cut him off? Reading between the lines, I think you're worried he'll basically stalk you like a maniac. When you talk to the police you must convey this to them very clearly so they can advise you on how to protect yourself.

Comeinupto40 · 31/08/2025 21:27

Just want to echo PP advice to tell the Police everything you have said here. Ask their advice on how to leave him as safely as possible.
I assume he knows where you live? How secure is it? How easy would it be for you to move? I am scared for you. Definitely talk to the Police, asap.

dogcatkitten · 31/08/2025 21:27

Lostandscared1 · 31/08/2025 20:37

I am home, with my children and I am
safe. I’ve blocked him in the past and he ends up calling me from a withheld number constantly until I answer

Don't answer obviously, why would you if you don't recognise the number?

iamjustlurking · 31/08/2025 21:27

Just wanted to assure you that you can and definitely need to leave him.

You can't spend the rest of your life in this toxic relationship. Your children and you deserve better.

The sense of peace you will feel when free is overwhelming involve womens aid , involve the police you owe him nothing

Slowdownyouredoingfine · 31/08/2025 21:27

Hi Op, well done for posting firstly. Incredibly brave of you! That the first step, you don’t seem like a stupid person to me so I’m pretty sure you know what you need to do going forward, for yourself and your children. All the best.

SharkAttacked · 31/08/2025 21:26

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Ap42 · 31/08/2025 21:25

Also depending on where you are you may find your local area has a one stop shop for domestic abuse survivors. They are fab places. You'll be met by women's aid whi will talk you through any information you need confidentiality. They also have police, solicitors and often benefits advice at the one stop shop. Its a great supportive environment.
Also, please be careful of some of the advice you are being given, when preparing to leave my ex I kept my mouth shut, I behaved as though everything was normal, as advised by women's aid (I had to wait 2 days for a place in a refuge to come up) Once myself and the children were safe was the point I let him know it was over, I left a letter.
Contact women's aid before having further contact with him and they will advise you of the best steps to take.

whitewineandsun · 31/08/2025 21:25

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BlackSheepThisYear · 31/08/2025 21:24

If your children are of school age, please also inform the school of the situation. He sounds unhinged and this will avoid any situations should he turn up there. Schools should have good security procedures when it comes to ‘relatives’ collecting pupils but sadly not all do.

PersephoneSmith · 31/08/2025 21:23

Phone the police asap. Tell them everything, you need a restraining order in the first instance. Then get a new phone number.

StandFirm · 31/08/2025 21:23

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She is trapped because she is THAT afraid of him. Awful.

user1473878824 · 31/08/2025 21:22

I have no idea why people are speaking to you so harshly.

I am so sorry this man has happened to you and has done all of this.

I am echoing everyone: call the police and tell them everything and call women’s aid. Think what you would tell your child to do if this was happening to them. Don’t put yourself through another year of this. There is nothing to be ashamed of and none of this is your fault. What he has done is terrifying, get the police involved for your safety.

I’m so sorry @Lostandscared1 x

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No. There shouldn’t be a next time.

OP, please ensure there is never a next time.

End the relationship via text. Then block his number. Change your number if he has form for calling you on withheld numbers.

Never ever go back to his house. If he comes to your house- do not let him in! Phone the police if he comes to your house or your place of work.

Get a ring doorbell or cameras installed at your house.

Tell the police, your GP, friends, family, your children’s dad about what is going on.

delayrepayagain · 31/08/2025 21:22

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Also incredibly unhelpful. She could very likely end up dead.

hotbathbookwineheaven · 31/08/2025 21:21

I think you should do a Claire’s Law request on this man. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s been violent in the past.

CarefullyCuratedFurniture · 31/08/2025 21:21

You are not trapped. Honestly, i can't stress this enough. You don't live together, you don't tely on him to put food on your table or a roof over your head. He's trying to mess with your head by threatening suicide, but he's much more likely to hurt you than himself.

I work with men like him every day. I read the police accounts of how they treat their girlfriends. They are unoriginal, inadequate and very dangerous, precisely because they are unable to function like normal adults. The worst thing is that they lurch from woman to woman to woman, causing chaos and destruction along the way, collecting restraining orders like cheap trainers.

Please speak to the police, and get this sad loser out of your life.

Cucy · 31/08/2025 21:21

Lostandscared1 · 31/08/2025 20:58

Thank you to everyone’s input. I just wanted to be heard tonight and everyone’s advice is really useful. I know I need to get the police involved.

Right now you are choosing this man over your kids.

The man that doesn’t like you, who is abusive and nasty - that’s the man you are choosing over your kids.

mumofagirlie · 31/08/2025 21:20

Please, please, please seek some help/advice, even if you speak with Women's Aid before speaking with the Police. You deserve better and to feel safe. This is not normal. If your children were in this situation, you would be taking further action. I am writing this with a tear in my eye.

CarterBeatsTheDevil · 31/08/2025 21:20

I hope that the reason OP isn't responding to posts at the moment is because she's getting some professional advice on how to keep herself safe before she says anything else to this man or does anything in relation to him.

Telling someone in the OP's position that you don't sympathise with them because they have chosen this is a really good way to discourage them from reaching out to professional services who might help them. OP, please know that this is not what the police or any domestic abuse assistance service would think. They would want you to call so that they can help you.

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Kindornothing · 31/08/2025 21:20

Agree with the above but also does your Ex/ the father of your kids know? Does your Ex actively support the kids?

im no expert - so talk to women’s aid - but if their kids are potentially in harms way they should be informed and maybe it’s an option that they stay with dad for a while.

Priority is safety of you and your kids, who need you… good luck and don’t go back xx

Motherofalittledragon · 31/08/2025 21:19

You need to call the police, he is completely unhinged, sorry but if he slits his wrists that’s on him 100% and not your fault. And tbh if he did do I wouldn’t be worried, what I would be very worried about is the extent of his capabilities of harm that he could do you.

StandFirm · 31/08/2025 21:19

OP, he is trying to coerce you into a relationship and you sound seriously concerned about your safety. I appreciate the level of fear that transpires from your post. However appeasing him by keeping the relationship alive will not work. You do not owe this mad man any kind of relationship. You do not owe him any interaction. You do not even owe him an explanation. Break it off and keep yourself safe. That is what you owe your children and yourself.
I do think it's a police matter. He is insane.