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Howmanysleepstilchristmas · 16/08/2018 00:13

I fell asleep watching tv. Dh woke me to go to bed. Started ranting about how I always fall asleep, and had promised we could “cuddle” tonight, and because we’re on holiday from tomorrow we can’t for 2 weeks and I always promise and always let him down. I said we could, we’re in a villa, it’s no different. He got angrier. Said I always do this.
I hadn’t promised anything. 2 nights ago he said he wanted to, but was tired, could it wait? I agreed.
He woke me at 5.50 this morning to complain our 6yo was noisy (dh had been awake since 4). I’m tired.
He said I have to get out the house, that I only work part time hours and don’t deserve it. I used to be a nurse. They changed my hours so I can’t do that anymore unless he changed his hours to help with childcare (self employed). He won’t. I’m on a career break and work for him (not paid, £100pw spends which goes on food and dc). I have nothing. The past 6y I paid £200pcm more than him as I worked more, the last year he’s paid everything as I can’t work. I paid the house deposit.
I told him I’d sleep downstairs until he apologised. He came down, threw the holiday spending money at me and told me to take the kids on holiday without him tomorrow, then leave.
I said his mum (deceased) wouldn’t be proud of this. He grabbed me by the jaw, threw me on the sofa and said I shouldn’t mention his mum, he’d kill me if I did.
He’s gone to bed. Ironically, I can’t sleep.
Posting this so people know what happened, just in case. Not looking for responses.

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AcrossthePond55 · 16/08/2018 01:18

You're a nurse, you have qualifications to get a good job. Use them. If you can't do shift work because of childcare, you could work in a doctor's office or clinic. How old are your DC?

When you say 'nowhere to go', what does that mean? Is all your family in a foreign country or just that you have no 'local' family? Has he isolated you from friends and family and you're afraid to call them? Because if he has then you need to reach out, they've been waiting for you to call, trust me.

You need to get out of this marriage. He's already assaulted you three times. He's made it clear that he expects you to provide him with sex and that he's entitled to get angry when you won't. This is no kind of life for you to be living.

As far as the holiday tomorrow, play it by ear. But no matter what, you need to get OUT. It's only going to get worse.

Howmanysleepstilchristmas · 16/08/2018 01:19

@lweji to be fair, I’ve never had many friends. 2 in the last 20 years. Lost touch with one when I was pregnant with my second and she was unable to conceive. The other became a long distance friendship after he emigrated post divorce, then he died suddenly.
I’ve never been good at making friends, and lost those I had through unrelated circumstances. No friendships at all for 5 years.

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Howmanysleepstilchristmas · 16/08/2018 01:21

I have parents. Don’t get on too well with my mum, nothing to do with dh. Wouldn’t want to implicate them anyway.

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Ivalueloyaltyaboveallelse · 16/08/2018 01:22

I’m really sorry that’s awful. I think getting professional advice is key then you can decided the next step.

Howmanysleepstilchristmas · 16/08/2018 01:22

I’m not a general nurse so couldn’t work in a surgery. Youngest dc is 5.

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Howmanysleepstilchristmas · 16/08/2018 01:24

I’m not trying to make excuses. Just struggling to see workable alternatives, and have tried! Will look at the freedom programme though if I can.

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Howmanysleepstilchristmas · 16/08/2018 01:25

Do I sleep on the sofa or go to bed?
(I know there are deeper issues, but I’m exhausted)

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Stillme1 · 16/08/2018 01:31

Try to get comfy on the sofa. I would not want to take the risk of disturbing him tonight.
If you are not a General Nurse does that mean that you are RMHN?
I think there are still jobs you could do during more normal hours than the General Nursing shifts. There must be some job you could do even if it mean a decrease in income and related matters.
You have to get away with your DCs for their safety and yours.

Ivalueloyaltyaboveallelse · 16/08/2018 01:32

Where would you feel safest?

Howmanysleepstilchristmas · 16/08/2018 01:36

@ivalue I don’t feel unsafe at the moment. He’s asleep- arguments don’t seem to keep him up like they do me. I just want things to go back to normal.

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Howmanysleepstilchristmas · 16/08/2018 01:38

@stillme1 there are, but I’ve applied for a couple (2 bands lower than I was) unsuccessfully. They’re in the same trust (the only one for miles) and I can’t help thinking they just want me out (paranoia, maybe? Or not? But I’m not in a good place with it)

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Ivalueloyaltyaboveallelse · 16/08/2018 01:39

Try and get some sleep on the sofa, I know this will be hard but you need to look after yourself. Flowers

EleanorLavish · 16/08/2018 01:42

You could try for term time ours OP? I too have young DC and recently completed RTP. They are DESPERATE for nurses, clinics/private places would give term time hours, worth a shot?

ReggieKrayDoYouKnowMyName · 16/08/2018 01:42

In your position if you don’t feel you’re in imminent danger I would go away as not to piss him off- it’ll be horrible but his temper sounds worse when he’s riled- and then as soon as you come back get the kids and go to your parents. Don’t come back.

Coyoacan · 16/08/2018 02:23

I think Women's Aid is your first port of call, OP. If you can't find work in your area, would moving out of the area be an option?

I know you say that you have never been good at making friends, but honestly this type of abuse feeds on your isolation.

There is a serendipity to friendship, that no matter how many years you spend feeling totally unconnected to those around you, you suddenly meet someone or a group of people that you click with, but you need to be open to it. I'm sure your DH has managed to make sure that doesn't happen in your case.

Stillme1 · 16/08/2018 02:26

Howmany you will not be in a good place with all this going on. Maybe best to find a home for you and DCs sort out a calm life away from the rubbish and look for a job at a later time once you are more settled.

mydogsayswoof · 16/08/2018 02:45

I have pm'd you op.

TiffinBox · 16/08/2018 07:35

You're in shock, have a rest and try to keep a low profile. In the mean time call the police on none emergency 101 (they'll escalate if needed) & tell them what you've told us and that you feel intimidated because he's threatened to throw you out with young kids over sex. Call women's aid and ask for their advice. Don't leave the house until you have spoken to the police.

Discretely, get hold of his bank statements, mortgage docs, business paperwork, passports and important paperwork. Copy them and keep it safely hidden.

LilyMumsnet · 16/08/2018 09:35

OP, we're so sorry that you are going through this.

We hope you don't mind, but when these threads are flagged to us we like to link to resources which we hope may be helpful. If you'd like to, please do take a look at our Domestic Violence page.

Very best wishes from all at MNHQ

Saidthesharktotheflyingfish · 16/08/2018 12:54

Howmany I was just wondering how you're doing today Flowers

Jupiter9 · 16/08/2018 14:18

I hope your okay. 🌷

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