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AIBU?

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downandout2 · 19/03/2018 21:59

This may be long, I've name changed as I've spoken about some of this before, but just want unbiased views and I'm driving myself mad.

Quick rundown.

Met DH in 2008, fell pregnant 9 months into relationship. My little boy was born sleeping, when I was taken into hospital to have him, DH was using that time messaging another woman quite intimately rather than come to hospital. I did it all on my own, then arranged and attended his funeral alone.

Next had my son, DH left me in hospital once I'd had an emergency section, to go home and message this same person.

I didn't know at the time of these incidents that he was messaging this woman, this all came about when my DS was 1.

There has been a lot more things happened, being awful to me whilst drunk, letting his family be awful to me, turning his phone off and heading into strip clubs.

But this morning something else has come to light, my best and closest friend said she had something to tell me, she played me a recorded phone call, where DH stated he was at work, and he'd taken her number from my phone, then told her I'd said she fancied him. And he was laughing, the way he said it, it was like he wanted her to say she did fancy him. It was awful to listen too.

She didn't tell me until now, as she didn't want to hurt me, but once I opened up about how I was feeling about him, she decided to play the recording. Now all this happened 6 years ago.

But I feel this is the last straw, and if I'd have known what he did with the phone call, I'd never have carried on with the relationship. AIBU? Or am I being pathetic and should get over it?

My head is a mess, I don't have any family, it's just me and the kids, he comes home at the weekend, and he's awful to be around, I've just had enough now, but I can't throw it all Away for something silly can I? Or is that all in my head and it's not something silly?

I'm so sorry this is so jumbled, I'm crying as I'm writing this.Sad

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downandout2 · 20/03/2018 00:14

@Hidingtonothing I'll be ok, it's quite therapeutic to get it all out and written down.

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Ginkypig · 20/03/2018 00:38

I may be wrong and I'm certainly no expert but the horrific circumstances surrounding the already horrific loss of your son are now probably entwined unconsciously.
Counselling has probably not helped because you might mot have been able to fully explore the full circumstances with the therapist probably because you are still with him and therefore minimising his behaviour so you can cope with sharing your life with him. Really exploring that would likely be far far to overwhelming so you have just shut that down but it means you can't grieve for your son. It's one more thing he has taken from you in my opinion.

Like I said I might be completely wrong so tell me to bugger off!

I hope one day you'll be posting under the name onwardsandupwards because you deserve so so much better down.

I'm sending you massive strength and supportive vibes! Flowers

SleepingStandingUp · 20/03/2018 00:55

I'd like to give you a huh through the screen but jesus christ i'd like to slap your partner more.

I'm glad this thread has helped you see what he is. You and your children deserve SO much more. You know the effect of a bad childhood, you can get those kids out of that loop and find some measure of happiness.

I can't imagine the pain of losing J but you deserve anything positive in life that can be a balm to that pain. He is salt, rubbing into your wounds.

And his brother is a wanker too for saying anything about your precious son

Juiceylucy09 · 20/03/2018 00:58

That's awful.

Please find the strenght to dump this person. Your friend and we will support you.

If you read this OP from an anonymous poster you would agree he will never change. Men like him never do. Flowers

NurseP · 20/03/2018 09:46

Please leave. Start a new life with your child. You both deserve better than this man wants to give you. Please look into organisations that can help. Are you renting your home or do you own it? Is leaving the house an option for you? Or do you need to kick him out? Please take action. You do not deserve to be treated so badly. X x

Ihatemyclients · 20/03/2018 09:51

This isn't something silly. Please don't think that. He has consistently failed to support you through very traumatic experiences and shows no respect for you. You aren't throwing away a healthy, loving relationship with someone who cares about you and wants the best for you. You're recognising that you deserve better than this selfish, cruel, unsupportive and unfaithful man. There is nothing silly about that.

incywincybitofa · 20/03/2018 10:29

I feel like I've never had anyone to share that pain with. I've been so alone with it.
I don't want to be cruel or to bang on but if he was a good father and the man for you he would be the person to share the pain with, he would understand because he would also have the pain of the loss of that baby that you held. He would be there because you are hurting.
Like I said earlier he had his Eureka moment and it isn't the one you wanted him to have.

You sound very alone can I ask, if you split up would you have any real life support? Are your family around and understanding, what about friends, any community/religious group members?

Firstimefreaked · 20/03/2018 13:01

You did not kill your child it is not your fault! You also do not deserve to be treated this way but if you do feel this way imagine that he is treating your child in the same manner his behaviour will likely get worse and cause problems for your child. Make plans to leave and seek advice X no one deserve to be treated like this you are a human being, you are someone's child, I'm it would break your heart if your own child was treated like this xxxx

downandout2 · 20/03/2018 15:13

Thanks for all the advice. The relationship is over. There isn't any going back from this, I'm devastated, but I know I can't carry on this way.

It's going to be a tough few months, but I know me and the kids will be happier. I really do appreciate all the advice, you made me realise that it is as bad as I had in my head, and that's only off a few examples of his behaviour.

I still do hope he changes, but that's for the kids sake not mine, we are done. But I just hope he can be a good dad.

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downandout2 · 20/03/2018 15:14

@incywincybitofa I am alone. I don't really have anyone, but I know we can do this. I've been through worse. I'm just hoping ending this is just the start and I'll eventually be happy.

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Luckingfovely · 20/03/2018 15:25

Oh down it's sad to read but you are doing the right thing. He is an appalling man and I know that you have happier days ahead. Just hold on and strong to get through this bit.

You will always have support on here. If you want direct PM support please let us know and I'm sure many of us would be there for you.

Or give a rough idea of your location and see if anyone nearby will help.

StaplesCorner · 20/03/2018 15:48

I admire you tremendously down - let us know if we can offer moral support at any time.

KarmaStar · 20/03/2018 16:16

Flowersso sorry for your lose of your little son OP.
You are worth so much more than what this 'man' who is a list and a cheat with no morals.
He is childish and acting like a moron.
Find a good solicitor and move on.
You are strong enough and capable of leading a happy life without him.
I wish you every success.

AngelsSins · 20/03/2018 16:29

He's a special kind of inadequate little prick. He's never going to make you happy, how could he when he's so selfish and lacking in empathy? Please leave him, he won't change and the whole time you're with him you're preventing yourself from meeting someone special who you can have a proper family life with.

incywincybitofa · 20/03/2018 17:31

Good luck and there is a wealth of support on here, not just in AIBU but on other corners of Mumsnet where others with similar experiences lurk.
You can do this and it will get better!

Fishface77 · 20/03/2018 17:47

I’ve read the full thread and am horrified.
Op it’s ok to leave this piece of shit. People leave for “less”.

NurseP · 21/03/2018 11:04

Stay strong, downandout. Where abouts are you? Maybe we can suggest organisations local to you which may be able to help?

downandout2 · 21/03/2018 11:51

Don't want to be too outing, but I'm near Warrington.

I just feel completely broken, I'm trying to be strong for the kids but this is hell. And he doesn't care at all, every day he's doing something else to destroy me. This is just unbearable.

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Greenyogagirl · 21/03/2018 11:54

Being unhappy is not a silly reason, it’s the best reason. Don’t spend more time in an unhappy relationship than you have to

downandout2 · 02/04/2018 23:36

Just wanted to do a quick update.

We've had it all out, he's admitted he never loved or cared about J. He didn't love me etc.

I've applied for housing back in my hometown down south, so I can be near my uncle and auntie for support. We are absolutely finished, no going back now, I now realise me and the kids deserve better, I just want to be happy, and I'm hoping this is the start of that.

I can't thank you all enough for helping me. My plan is to move, get help with my grief and go to uni, it's something I've always wanted to do, but never had the confidence, but now I want to create a good life for us.

Thankyou, I really can't say it enough, thankyou for not making me feel crazy, and for giving me the courage to end it x

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pinkpjs1374 · 02/04/2018 23:45

Just read this thread. Really well done you have been really strong to leave. This is a fresh start for you and DC. Hope everything goes well for you Smile

Lacucuracha · 02/04/2018 23:58

Just read your thread, and how lovely to get your positive update!

I hope you get housing sorted soon. How did your STBEX react?

GhoulWithADragonTattoo · 03/04/2018 09:59

Well done! You’ve done so well Star

StaplesCorner · 03/04/2018 09:59

Stay strong, you have a lot ahead of you to deal with but I am so glad you are getting away from that tosser.

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