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I can't believe it - 34w pregnant and just got kicked out of the house by DH

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WhatAmIsupposeToDoNow · 29/08/2025 20:31

I am really not sure where to start. I am 34w pregnant with a vet much desired baby. Had to go to hospital today due to some health issues (took my laptop so I can continue working as anticipated long wait time). My DH was away for the last few days. And got back home around 6. I was still in hospital at this time. He was drunk and seems he was drinking for the last few days. All of a sudden got really angry at me and started sending abusive messages. I just ignored it. Got back home and he started shouting at me and telling me to get out of the house. And also told me he doesn't want the baby and never wanted it. Obviously I left the house so currently at a local hotel (with no toothbrush change of clothes etc) at least I have a charger from the car but that's it.

It seems like he had some sort of alcohol caused psychosis. He had similar thing happen in the past during very stressful period but that was a while back.

We talked few days ago and he confirmed he finds it stressful with baby's birth approaching but it's not an excuse.

What do I do now? I don't have any family I can go to. Most of the baby stuff is bought and in the house. House is under his name so as a short term solution I need to find temporary accomodation. And plan C-section on my own. I am not roos ure where do I start. Moving a house at 34weeks pregnant is far from ideal. I'm sure he will be apologetic tomorrow but the whole situation just doesn't fit into my head, I don't understand what has happened tonight.

What are my next steps? (I can financially support myself but I don't have anyone I can go for any sort of support, it's just me and now my unborn baby)

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Lavender14 · 02/09/2025 23:09

You need to seek legal advice. I'd speak to a solicitor specialising in family law and dv. I'd speak to your local authority about housing. I'd also report the abusive messages to police. He's abusive, potentially mentally unwell and has issues with addiction. I hate to say it op but that's the trifecta of warning flags for spousal homicide, and I'm not being flippant when I say that I've worked with this type of risk management.

If he works and leaves the house tomorrow I'd go back and get an emergency locksmith to get the locks changed and leave his stuff on the drive if you feel safe enough to be there and if you've alerted the police so you can get the address flagged with them for rapid response. They can also provide you with home safety kits to help you feel more secure there such as door alarms etc.

There's no going back from this, no way. He's directly put your unborn child at risk. He's done you a massive massive favour by showing you who he is now before baby is here it just feels awful. I'd be reporting him to social services so they can help protect and support you and help you get back on your feet and also to help you protect your baby from him when they're so little and when you'll feel vulnerable yourself.

His name might be in the deeds but the house is likely to be 50% yours if its owned and you're married. He's an arsehole op and you deserve so much better.

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