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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.

OP posts:
Sharkpenis · 31/08/2025 23:04

I really hope you're OK OP. Im glad mumsnet are deleting a lot of these awful comments. I cant believe some of these comments here, they're vile.

No one should be blaming you. I really hope you can reach out for support. Dont let those comments put you off getting some help, the vast majority of people don't think like that.

Youve done amazing to reach out, you've safeguarded your children. And are continuing to by getting support and knowing you need to get out.

Lostandscared1 · 31/08/2025 23:02

StandFirm · 31/08/2025 22:55

Whatever the reason OP decided to see him that weekend is neither here nor there. 100% of the situation is on the abuser, not her.
Sorry but to me it's a bit like 'why did you wear that skirt and got drunk the night you got raped'.

Thank you.

i do not need to justify anything to anyone as to why “I had a nice weekend” with him.

he is extremely manipulative and controlling. Dare I say to him, sorry but I won’t be staying with you this weekend. It has not felt safe to do so, because when I have it erupts.

thank you for everyone’s really lovely and empowering comments. To those who have only harsh comments to add, assuming I want drama and I’m choosing this, you are wrong.

i am terrified. This man has psychologically abused me and tormented me for months. My post does not even begin to scrape the surface, and I HAVE kept my children away, I HAVE tried to break the relationship off, I HAVE blocked him previously, I HAVE stood my ground in so many situations. I refuse to let him break me. I will never ever let this man into my children’s lives, ever. But no one, and I mean no one will understand who I am dealing with because no one can compare one abusive situation to the next.

like I said, I came on here essentially for a hand hold because I’m not stupid, I know what I need to do and it seriously escalated again and I never expected a knife to be picked up, and this was from me saying “look I need some space so il be on my way”

please, stop judging. Stop being cruel. I will not accept nor acknowledge unfair and unkind comments on here. I do not accept them from him, I won’t accept them from anyone else. Again, thank you to everyone else your words and advice mean a lot. I will post an update when I am ready x

OP posts:
StandFirm · 31/08/2025 22:58

SquishedMallow · 31/08/2025 22:57

If the rapist told the woman he was a rapist and she'd witnessed him raping, and then volunteered herself to go on a date with him. That in fact may make things just a little different hey ?

That's your comparable here.

I disagree. You and I don't know enough about OP to judge anything she's done or failed to do. What matters is that she is seeking help now on how to extricate herself from the situation.

SquishedMallow · 31/08/2025 22:57

StandFirm · 31/08/2025 22:55

Whatever the reason OP decided to see him that weekend is neither here nor there. 100% of the situation is on the abuser, not her.
Sorry but to me it's a bit like 'why did you wear that skirt and got drunk the night you got raped'.

If the rapist told the woman he was a rapist and she'd witnessed him raping, and then volunteered herself to go on a date with him. That in fact may make things just a little different hey ?

That's your comparable here.

StandFirm · 31/08/2025 22:55

SquishedMallow · 31/08/2025 22:41

Why did you go for the "lovely weekend" with him then once the kids were at dads?

Whatever the reason OP decided to see him that weekend is neither here nor there. 100% of the situation is on the abuser, not her.
Sorry but to me it's a bit like 'why did you wear that skirt and got drunk the night you got raped'.

CalmTheFuckDownMargaret · 31/08/2025 22:53

OP, he’s not well in the head. Hes controlling you with violence, threats of self-harm and fear. If he ever does anything to harm himself that is 100% on him and absolutely not on you. No matter how guilty he tries to make you feel, he is a separate entity and you are not responsible for how he chooses to behave. Nobody can make him harm himself except himself. His lack of control of his temper is absolutely shocking. I’d involve the police.

SquishedMallow · 31/08/2025 22:51

PollyBell · 31/08/2025 22:44

Yes but she doesn't live with him she chooses to visit him and deliberately do this to who children, supposedly they haven't met him but she is deliberately putting him before them she is making that choice

Exactly.

Unfortunately Mumsnet sees pointing out truths as delete worthy.

Apparently it's ok to wish Donald trump was successfully assassinated though ...

The mind boggles.

Being in an abusive situation is absolutely terrible. Walking into it voluntarily is an insult to those of us that have really been hoodwinked and then utterly trapped. (It's a gut wrenching despair)

The freedom of being able to walk away - and instead of lining up police options and restraining orders when kids are at dads - the op is choosing, yes choosing to go out for a "fun weekend". That's not manipulation or fear. That's choice.

Waiting for Mumsnet to delete for not doing rote counsellor "correct" advice on prescription.

Squigglydums · 31/08/2025 22:49

OP is there anyone you can go and stay with? You are in immediate danger. Take all the advice you have received and action it. You CAN do it. You have made one step which is telling us. Now tell people in real life. Tell the police. I would go as far as moving because your safety and the safety of your children is priority but if this isn’t possible you need to get away or keep as safe as possible. No closure no further conversations. This is the point in which you are at the most risk.

PearlClutzsche · 31/08/2025 22:49

Haven’t RTFT so sorry if I’m repeating stuff others have said.

This will escalate. It always escalates. He will become increasingly physically violent. This man is just like my daughter’s ex: going insane, threatening to kill himself, screaming at her, controlling, trying to isolate her from friends and family. Then violence creeping in slowly. Took a while to extricate herself.

You are not trapped. You can leave. LEAVE! He will not kill himself. If he did it’s on him, not you. Block him everywhere, change locks, involve police, seek help from organisations and friends.

If you don’t, far far worse is to come. Stay strong.

lifeisgoodrightnow · 31/08/2025 22:46

Bollocks

THEDEACON · 31/08/2025 22:45

Laxonaweekend · 31/08/2025 20:41

Cool

then change settings on iPhone so blocks withheld numbers
call police for any whiff of a threat
Shrug if he threatens suicide
dont get in another relationship for the foreseeable

Edited

This As of now hes your ex block and move on if he harasses you involve the Police

Chickensky · 31/08/2025 22:45

@Lostandscared1 to your point about being heard, you have been heard, and have some excellent advice on here. Go with the majority of it.

I wanted to add to ignore the posters who simply do not understand your position or have not experienced this. Unfortunately to them it seems like you are wanting a man, drama or that it is a simple choice. They do not understand that fact the abuser doesn't announce themselves on day 1, the slow increase in negativity to the love bombing, guilt tripping, eroding of self esteem etc to the very serious situation you have experienced this weekend which you are quite rightly understanding you need to escape from but not sure how to do so safely.

Focus on the practical steps suggested which you have already acknowledged (calling the police). You have made a big first step posting here please keep going and keep yourself and your family safe.

Evaka · 31/08/2025 22:45

Change your number tomorrow OP. Call the police tonight and tell them he was off his head threatening you and himself with a knife hours ago.

CarterBeatsTheDevil · 31/08/2025 22:44

SquishedMallow · 31/08/2025 22:43

I've been in an abusive situation.

You can stop lecturing me right there.

Read her updates. She states she is aware he is controlling, she is aware he is abusive, she then goes on to say she voluntarily met up with him and ended up having a "lovely weekend".

It's an insult to women that literally are trapped.

So have I.

You don't get to define what is or is not an abusive situation. OP's situation does not have to be the same as yours.

PollyBell · 31/08/2025 22:44

CarterBeatsTheDevil · 31/08/2025 22:40

What I read were several posts by a woman who is terrified of antagonising a dangerous and abusive man who knows where she lives and didn't know what to do.

Then I read the various posts from people who actually work in DV who have told her that she should not leave or block him without taking professional advice because he is a dangerous and abusive man.

I have no idea what you think you've been reading or where you came up with your "advice" but your starting point seems to be that OP can't be in danger because she doesn't live with him and that, my friend, is bollocks.

Yes but she doesn't live with him she chooses to visit him and deliberately do this to who children, supposedly they haven't met him but she is deliberately putting him before them she is making that choice

Tiredandtrying · 31/08/2025 22:44

Police
Women’s aid
urgent non-molestation order
Also check he doesn’t have anything tracking you on your phone.

SquishedMallow · 31/08/2025 22:43

CarterBeatsTheDevil · 31/08/2025 22:40

What I read were several posts by a woman who is terrified of antagonising a dangerous and abusive man who knows where she lives and didn't know what to do.

Then I read the various posts from people who actually work in DV who have told her that she should not leave or block him without taking professional advice because he is a dangerous and abusive man.

I have no idea what you think you've been reading or where you came up with your "advice" but your starting point seems to be that OP can't be in danger because she doesn't live with him and that, my friend, is bollocks.

I've been in an abusive situation.

You can stop lecturing me right there.

Read her updates. She states she is aware he is controlling, she is aware he is abusive, she then goes on to say she voluntarily met up with him and ended up having a "lovely weekend".

It's an insult to women that literally are trapped.

Bowies · 31/08/2025 22:42

You and your DC are safe which is obviously good currently but potentially in serious danger.

If he was volatile with a knife the self preserving thing to do would be to get out the house, not go upstairs. I thought at first you were trapped.

You do need to involve the police and engage whatever help you need from specialist organisations.

Please do not have any further contact for yours and your DCs safety.

BeardieWeirdie · 31/08/2025 22:42

If he’s threatening to take his life, good. He’s absolute scum. It is your life and your children’s lives that matter. Block him on everything, report all the abuse and threats, get an injunction against him and keep your children safe - if that means they move to their father’s house, so be it.

SquishedMallow · 31/08/2025 22:41

Lostandscared1 · 31/08/2025 20:39

I think you are right. I’m so scared about getting them involved but I’m starting to really worry he has the capacity to kill me. He is so utterly obsessed with controlling me

Why did you go for the "lovely weekend" with him then once the kids were at dads?

CarterBeatsTheDevil · 31/08/2025 22:40

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What I read were several posts by a woman who is terrified of antagonising a dangerous and abusive man who knows where she lives and didn't know what to do.

Then I read the various posts from people who actually work in DV who have told her that she should not leave or block him without taking professional advice because he is a dangerous and abusive man.

I have no idea what you think you've been reading or where you came up with your "advice" but your starting point seems to be that OP can't be in danger because she doesn't live with him and that, my friend, is bollocks.

fraughtcouture · 31/08/2025 22:39

How can you “physically not leave” if you have your own home?? He can’t make you be in a relationship with him? Please block him and protect your own happiness/home and that of your children

SquishedMallow · 31/08/2025 22:38

Theextraordinaryisintheordinary · 31/08/2025 22:38

This is your first step to freedom. Well done for reaching out. You can do this. Pls tell someone in real life.

If you can, pls update us once you have made some progress as we’d love to see how well you do now you’ve made the decision to no longer tolerate being abused.

x

I wouldn't feed the drama.

Theextraordinaryisintheordinary · 31/08/2025 22:38

This is your first step to freedom. Well done for reaching out. You can do this. Pls tell someone in real life.

If you can, pls update us once you have made some progress as we’d love to see how well you do now you’ve made the decision to no longer tolerate being abused.

x

Viviennemary · 31/08/2025 22:37

Lostandscared1 · 31/08/2025 20:34

We do not live together

The man is nuts. Obviously you need to get out of this relationship. . If you can't do it safely then you will need to involve the police. At least you don't live with him.

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