Ex keeps sending threatening texts

[AloneAndTired]

I think he must have just got into a funny state of mind today, we split up a while ago.

H is away, it's too late to travel to friends/family.

I haven't responded to any text and I'm securely at home (he does know my address). Family say to call the police but don't think that's necessary.

Can't understand why he still has my number. Anyway just looking for a little support I suppose as I spoke to people earlier but it's starting to get too late to contact anyone

That’s horrible, sorry

Why are people saying to call the police? Has he been violent in the past?

Have you screenshot them and saved them somewhere safe?

Would you think about blocking his number?

What is ex saying that is threatening? I would contact police if serious threats.

What sort of threats? Was he violent? Assuming it's been a while as you have a dh does ex know he'll be away? If this is out of the blue from a previously verbally/ emotionally abusive ex I'd think making sure you have a charged phone next to your bed and locking all doors and accessible windows would be sensible. If a violent/ heavy drink or drug user or one who has form for turning up I think the police may be a better way to go. I'm sorry you have to go through this, it's a scary place to be but we're here for you

Keep as evidence but block him now.

Is he threatening you with harm or to come to your home?

Thanks, it's just things like I'm the most evil person on the planet, he dreams about me getting hit by a freight train, he wishes I was dead, I'm out to hurt his children.

Oddly enough we split because of this, his manic depression made it too hard for me to handle getting wild accusations. He must have had an episode tonight. I do actually really care about him.

Anyway house firmly locked, can't delete texts just in case, he's gone quiet and I have music on. I don't want to respond or even want to go back and reread them. He might have just been looking for a reaction.

So it looks like any drama averted.

You sound very level headed OP, but do take care of yourself!