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I'm sick and partner won't look after daughter

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smellyhouseelf · 17/02/2017 10:14

There is a massive back story, but it's basically what you've heard before about lazy partners and emotional abuse, but today I'm at the end of my tether. I started with a sickness bug last night and have been up all through the night with it. This morning, dd age 2 woke up at 5.30. After listening to her play on her own for a while she began to moan and shout for us. I asked partner to please get up with her. He went and opened her door and let her get in bed with us. There was no way she would go back to sleep and he went straight back to sleep ignoring me when I asked him to take her downstairs. So I got up with her around 6.15. He has only just got out of bed and has shouted at me saying I spoil her by getting up with her and it's not his fault I chose to get up. I am so sick of the way he treats me. Anyway I'm due to go stay with family this weekend, and I'm thinking of just staying there for good. Coming back next week with a van to pack my things. It feels like the last straw. But I don't want to tell him my plan until I come back to pack, as I think he will make it very difficult to leave. Family say I can stay with them with the kids until I find somewhere to live. Part of me feels guilty, so I really just need telling I'm doing the right thing. Am I?

OP posts:
kaitlinktm · 18/02/2017 15:49

with - seem to be typing in some scandinavian language.

Carollocking · 18/02/2017 19:37

Deffinately try go when he's gonna be out and make sure with some help.and at least that way if he is there u have full witnesses and protection in numbers

thethoughtfox · 18/02/2017 20:44

You don't have to do anything face to face. Protect yourself and your mental health first. Flowers

Longdistance · 18/02/2017 20:48

At least puke in the cunts shoes, then leave Grin

Carollocking · 18/02/2017 22:12

I'd personally so love to do the trick in only fools and horses series when his girlfriend rang the speaking clock in USA and left the phone on lol as long your name not on the bill lol

smellyhouseelf · 06/02/2018 19:00

Ha ha just come back on this after a long time away from the thread. Just short of a year since I got my freedom! Makes me feel I’ve come a long way.

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YouTheCat · 06/02/2018 19:06

I really hope you are happy. Well done on getting rid of the arse.

CarolineForbes · 06/02/2018 19:06

How’s the last year gone for you OP?

Glumglowworm · 06/02/2018 19:08

That’s good to hear OP! Congratulations

GeekyWombat · 06/02/2018 19:08

Loving this update :D Happy to hear things are good OP!

smellyhouseelf · 06/02/2018 19:12

It’s been very up and down. Overall I just feel wonderfully free. I do go through depressed stages where I’m lonely and I miss him but I miss the old him. Not the man he became.

I moved in with my Mum that day with just a suitcase. Stayed with her for 7 weeks until I found a house of my own to rent. Found some casual LSA work soon after, which just before Christmas was made permanent. It’s been so hard but so worth it! I wouldn’t say I’m ‘happy’ because I’m still sorting through lots of what happened in my head, as well as dealing with him over access, and my savings have taken a huge hit so financially it’s harder. But I’m certainly much happier than I was back then.

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LloydColeandtheCoconuts · 06/02/2018 19:15

Well done OP, you’re incredibly brave and a wonderful role model to your DC Flowers

stardust18 · 06/02/2018 19:21

Sounds like your doing great. New home / job and no man to answer too!! Well done you

Trashboat · 06/02/2018 19:21

Bloody well done OP!!! Imagine how fabulous life will be in another years time!! Keep on keeping on 💪

NeilPetark · 06/02/2018 19:35

Well done OP! What a great update.

2018SoFarSoGreat · 06/02/2018 19:39

great to hear your update OP - you sound so strong. Great example for your kids Flowers

altiara · 06/02/2018 19:44

Well done OP!

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 06/02/2018 19:46

Glad you're leaving this idiot.
He's about as much use as used condom.

Begrateful · 06/02/2018 19:50

You made the right move a year ago.
May you continue to reap the benefits.
Things will get even better with time so keep soldiering on.Smile

RebootYourEngine · 06/02/2018 19:51

Fantastic update.

Things will get easier in time.

Scaredofthegym · 06/02/2018 19:51

I read the opening post without realising it was an old one - so when I got to the bit where you updated I was like "oh yay!"

Well done smelly - u are very inspiring and brave.

ApacheEchidna · 06/02/2018 19:53

Brilliant update. I don't think I saw this thread a year ago. So glad you got out of there.

RedCarsGoFaster · 06/02/2018 19:56

That's brilliant! I posted under my old name on here, but congratulations on making the tough decisions, and moving on! Good luck for the future.

expatinscotland · 06/02/2018 20:00

So glad you are free!

Yawnyprawn · 06/02/2018 20:00

You are doing absolutely the right thing by seeking a better life for yourself and your daughter and you're setting a great example for her in doing so. I applaud your bravery and wish you the very best of luck FlowersStar

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