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I think my marriage just ended.

19 replies

CustardCreamLover · 24/08/2019 20:15

I don't known what to do or who to talk to. I'm lying in bed with my 6 month old sobbing as quietly as possible. I've never felt so alone in all my life.

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squee123 · 24/08/2019 20:17

Flowers what's happened?;Do you want to talk about it? Whatever happens you're not alone, you have your baby, and that's a family right there

ScreamingValenta · 24/08/2019 20:17

Flowers Do you want to talk about what's happened?

AmIThough · 24/08/2019 20:19

Thanks it's going to be ok. Just focus on your beautiful baby and what's best for them. Everything else can wait.

BursarsDriedFrogPills · 24/08/2019 20:21

Don't panic. Even if it's utter shit right now, don't panic. Flowers

Pogmella · 24/08/2019 20:23

If you think there’s a genuine risk of this (even if this is a false alarm) try and set some money aside and get copies of any important documents. Don’t move out unless you’re in danger (in which case ignore all the above and just go)

Call a friend, any friend. You’ll be surprised how supportive people are.

dillusionaldog · 24/08/2019 20:58
Flowers
Shadow01 · 24/08/2019 21:15

You are not alone. You have your baby and us Flowers

ZazieTheCat · 24/08/2019 21:17

Flowers sorry to hear that

josiewosiee · 24/08/2019 21:18

Has something happened? Are you okay x

LittleMy20 · 24/08/2019 21:19

My marriage ended when my daughter was 6 months old, it’s very very frightening but I am fine and you’ll be fine too. Don’t panic- get some sleep.

Teachermaths · 24/08/2019 21:20

Do nothing until you want to.

If you have anyone in real life, please ask for support when you're ready.

You aren't alone. None of this is your fault.

HollowTalk · 24/08/2019 21:20

I'm so sorry you feel so bad. You know your baby thinks he/she is with the best person in the whole world - you mean absolutely everything to them. They think you are fantastic.

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 24/08/2019 21:20

Take time and breathe

CHEDDARMUM · 24/08/2019 21:21

11 yrs ago I left my husband and had only 7£ in my account and I thought my life was over after my break up. But there is help like social housing, bumble for dating and so much out there so please dont worry - relationships end for a reason pls be strong - you will get through this

LizzieSiddal · 24/08/2019 21:22

You poor thing. Is there anyone in real life you can tell to tonight?

gilliansgardenbench · 24/08/2019 21:28

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DameMargaretofChalfont · 24/08/2019 21:28

OP - I have read several posts from you where you have said your OH makes you feel worthless. He drinks every night, verbally abuses you and your baby (calling baby "not normal"), he ignores you and can barely talk to you at times.

Honestly you deserve better,

You said a few weeks ago that you thought your relationship was over - please don't be frightened, There are people out there who can help you lead a full life with your baby.

Understandably, right now, you're bloody terrified.
Look at your baby and at yourself.
Do you really want to bring a child up in the toxic relationship yours appears to have become?

Thousands of women have been exactly where you are now - and they have survived.

Please look after yourself and try reading back some of your posts where you've outlined what an emotionally abusive twat your OH has been.

wibbletooth · 24/08/2019 21:43

Sorry to hear this. As others have suggested, if your stbxh isn’t around then if you are able to get up and take copies of as many of your dh’s documents, bank statements, pay slips etc and put them somewhere safe in case you need them. Likewise either move half the money out of joint savings and current accounts into your own or see if you can freeze them or do something so that he can’t move all the money out. Likewise see if you can cap spending on credit cards etc. So he can’t run up debts in your name or his name that you become liable for.

Also take a copy of things like his passport and driving license because why not in case you need them going forward whether to do with your dc or as part of the divorce. Plus hide your own and you dc’s important documents.

There used to be a great list on mnet of what to do in your situation but I don’t know where it is now - hopefully someone will be able to link to it.

OhLookItsMonday · 24/08/2019 21:45

So sorry op. There's always someone on her who can talk with you. I hope you have some real life support too.

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