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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.

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FilthyforFirth · 11/12/2017 10:38

Good luck for today, I along with the rest of MN are rooting for you! You got this X

LakieLady · 11/12/2017 11:00

icanttakeit, you are awesome!

Just wanted to wish you luck in court and say I'll be sending you love and support through the ether.

Flowers
SonicBoomBoom · 11/12/2017 14:21

Good luck.

Fiere · 11/12/2017 14:30

Wow - you have been and are being SO STRONG! You have transformed your life already, now just keep going!

Good luck today Flowers Brew Cake

CaptainApollo · 11/12/2017 17:36

Hope it’s all gone well!

icanttakeit · 11/12/2017 18:45

WE'VE GOT IT!!

He's not to come within 100 meters of my mums or my home address.

He's not to contact me through social media, text, phone calls, letters etc (including to threaten) obv!

He's not allowed unsupervised contact with the kids (if and when he is allowed contact)

And a while long list of other things.

Solicitor will try getting the order handed to him tomorrow either at his work or mums address. They gave a photo of him so they know exactly what he looks like.

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lurkingnotlurking · 11/12/2017 18:55

Well done! So happy for you

butterfly56 · 11/12/2017 18:56

Icanttakeit

That's fantastic news.
You have been amazing and really brave
So glad that you have finally got the Courts on your side! Flowers

Ladybird11 · 11/12/2017 19:08

Delighted for you.. you've got this.. xFlowers

Justanothernameonthepage · 11/12/2017 19:14

Woohoo!

Tinselistacky · 11/12/2017 19:21

Merry Christmas op!! Gonna be a fab one for you!!

Shakey15000 · 11/12/2017 19:27

Brilliant. How are you feeling?

CaptainApollo · 11/12/2017 19:46

Fabulous news!! Very well done, here’s to your happy peaceful future!

icanttakeit · 11/12/2017 20:27

It's dc birthday tomorrow and I KNOW we will have a fab time.
No treading on eggshells, no saying or doing the wrong thing.

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Rubyslippers7780 · 11/12/2017 20:28

Well done!!! And happy birthday to your wee one

hellsbellsmelons · 12/12/2017 07:21

Phew.
Great update and great result.
Breathing space for you.
Well done.

LakieLady · 12/12/2017 07:32

Fan-fucking-tastic! So pleased for you and your DCs, OP.

In DV cases, our police force like a copy of the order, so that if the partner breaches it, it's automatically a high priority call and no argument about the terms of it when they get there. It might be an idea to ask if they operate a similar practice where you are.

I bet that order is the best Christmas present you've ever had. Grin Now you can get on with your life, without living in fear.

I'm so pleased for you, and you have been amazingly brave.

laudanum · 12/12/2017 07:41

Bloody brilliant news! Glitterball

Cherrypie32 · 12/12/2017 07:48

You sound amazing, I hope you all enjoy the birthday celebration and have a very Happy Christmas.

bullyingadvice2017 · 12/12/2017 07:58

Just read your full thread. Keep strong. Enjoy a peaceful Christmas with your kids. They don't need much, a nice walk to the park and some chocolate with a happy relaxed mum and gran will do them wonders! Well done to you.

13Crows · 12/12/2017 08:05

Just wanted to wish you well, the only way is up Flowers

insideoutsider · 12/12/2017 08:49

Fantastic!!! Very well done You!!! 😀

DartmoorDoughnut · 12/12/2017 08:51

Wow OP how amazingly awesome are you!

Hortonlovesahoo · 12/12/2017 09:37

Happy birthday to your DC today OP!

How are the kids coping? All ok, I hope?

icanttakeit · 12/12/2017 11:41

The kids are fine, dc is loving the fact he's not at school on his bday. When I went to pick up my stuff from Home last week, I took the kids bday and Xmas pressies too.
They won't miss out.

Dc has asked if Dad will be calling him for his birthday, all I could say is I'm not sure. don't know how to answer that one.

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