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Can't take anymore

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icanttakeit · 06/12/2017 05:03

I can't believe I'm writing this, but I have to get it out and can't talk to anyone irl.
I've also nc, as I know I will regret it later.

Last night me and my husband had another blazing row. I'm convinced he's on heavy drugs and now on a downer. I went to bed at 10.30 and from then until now he's been sat on the bed telling me how he's leaving, I've fucked the kids life up, I'm pathetic just like my mother etc. And in the process woken up the baby 8 times.

Bit of back story as to how I ended up here. I can't believe I'm going to say this, I've never told anyone, tried to tell OH when we first met but he wasn't bothered. He said something along the lines of that's my past and I should deal with it. Anyway, I was abused from the age of 8 up until I was 13/14.
I spent everyday terrified, and to take control back I thought I was only good for one thing (I'm sure you get the picture). I met now husband when I was 15 and because I was so desperate to escape that situation, I married him at 17, I should have seen the warning signs from the beginning, but in my rush to escape my past I over looked that.

The last 12 years have been hell on earth, I've been beaten by oh, emotionally abused to the point I've questioned my own sanity.
Honestly, it's only my 3 dc that keep me going.
Im a Sahm, have no money, no car( he's written off the one I bought with my only savings) and now I feel like I well and truly have fucked up my kids life and I will have to explain to them why daddy has gone. Because I can't keep my mouth shut.

Not really a aibu but I had to let it all out.

OP posts:
Timetogetup0630 · 08/12/2017 18:29

Have a peaceful weekend OP.

snackarella · 08/12/2017 18:43

I love reading a success story! And despite what it feels like, this is one! Well done you have done it! The road will be hard I am sure but the first step is the hardest. Your kids will thank you xx

Dailystuck71 · 08/12/2017 18:46

Keep going Op. you are doing amazing.

icanttakeit · 08/12/2017 20:10

My head is spinning. Too much to take in.

I had to lay everything out on the table with the solicitor. I spoke about incidents I hadn't spoken or thought about for a long time. Talking about it was surreal, like it hadn't happened to me iykwim. But at the same time I'm mourning the person that I though stbx was.

We are going to court first thing Monday morning. He keeps calling, the messages are so messed up, angry in one text then, apologetic in the next, then angry again when I don't reply.
I'm hoping to enjoy the weekend with my family.

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lurkingnotlurking · 08/12/2017 20:30

Enjoy your weekend, Op. This is your new beginning

CheshireChat · 08/12/2017 21:52

Let him text, he's doing you a favour by leaving a paper trail showing exactly what he's like.

Fingers crossed for you on Monday.

TroelsLovesSquinkies · 09/12/2017 09:22

Don't answer or even look at his texts. Just wait for Monday, don't engage with him till then.

Justanothernameonthepage · 10/12/2017 17:13

Hoping you're OK, the DC are OK and you're hitting a relief stage. Good luck tomorrow.

icanttakeit · 10/12/2017 21:57

I'm shitting bricks, honestly. His last text said something along the lines of let's see your next move. I have screen shots to show the solicitor tomorrow.

My mum has taken the day off work to look after the DC, dad is taking me to court. It should be straight forward getting the court order but I still feel a nervous wreck.

STBX has been FaceTiming the Dc iPad,but they know not to answer FaceTime unless I say they can. Going to have to block him from there. I've cancelled all the direct debits from my account and need to call up British Gas to get my name taken off the account. Everything else was in his name.

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ginorwine · 10/12/2017 22:25

Keep going
A happy life is comming your way
You are doing fantastic

outputgap · 10/12/2017 22:35

Wow. I just read the first page and skipped to the last, and I am so so impressed and moved by the life changing braveness of an internet stranger.

You are such a great mother to your kids. What a fantastic thing to be doing for you and them.

More power to you.

Motherwell91 · 10/12/2017 22:51

Well done op your teaching those kids abuse isn't right ! You really are a fantastic mum for taking those first scary steps

Motherwell91 · 10/12/2017 22:51

Well done op your teaching those kids abuse isn't right ! You really are a fantastic mum for taking those first scary steps

buckingfrolicks · 10/12/2017 22:54

Fab. You are!

PringlesSmoothie · 10/12/2017 23:04

Well done

Slaylormoon · 11/12/2017 03:26

Good luck in court OP everyone here is behind you, and it sounds as if your family are too! You can do this.

Justanothernameonthepage · 11/12/2017 06:23

Just suggesting you look at getting a second SIM for your phone. You can programme his number in case of emergencies with DC but he won't be able intimidate you with texts.

Ishouldcocomonkey · 11/12/2017 08:00

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Marmalady75 · 11/12/2017 08:01

Good luck today in court. You are strong and you can do this.

Shakey15000 · 11/12/2017 08:53

You're doing brilliantly, honestly. These are the hard steps/tasks you're doing BUT he's on the back foot here, not you. You are in control and moving forward daily. Stay strong, we're all rooting for you and behind you if you wobble.

yawning801 · 11/12/2017 09:11

Good luck today. You are so strong, I hope you know that now. In less than a week you've dodged STBX's grip and you're about to get rid of it for good. You can do this OP!

rabbitsdontlayeggs · 11/12/2017 09:33

Good luck OP. Stay strong, your kids will thank you for it one day Thanks

Afreshturkeyplease · 11/12/2017 09:48

Good luck op Flowers

icanttakeit · 11/12/2017 10:00

On way now.
Thank you to every one of you that have replied.

Let's do this!!

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ginorwine · 11/12/2017 10:34

Go you ! X well done x