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needtimealone · 29/06/2018 07:14

I've been with "d"p for 7 and a half years. This post may get long as I just want to get my current situation off my chest and for answers regarding the situation.

When we first got together he lied about his age.. A ten year gap ended up being 16 years, I found out when we already had a ds. I was 19 when we met.

The first 3 years were abusive physically. I wish I left then.

The last 3 years have been OK, and with some good times.

I can count on my hand the number of times he has looked after ds(6) and allowed me a break. He thinks because he earns 80% of the income that he is "King" and doesn't have to help with ds or anything.

He watched me this week running around working 9 hour days and still looking after ds and cooking and cleaning and then had a go at me because I wasn't doing enough with ds, he refused to do anything because he was "relaxing" after working so much!!!!!

He calls me an idiot, stupid, crazy, thick, dull.

I did a degree he spent the entire 4 years telling me how rubbish I was at it. I passed with a 2:2 (was working 24 hour shifts and had ds alone) and I don't work in that field now.

I teach now. He says I don't do enough and is always looking for more work for me to do.

Took ds to the park the other day and he spent the time telling ds he looked like an idiot carrying so much stuff (ds took toys to share with other children) he really kept going on at ds.

After a row yesterday he called me a slag and that I'm greedy because I've told him I'm going to leave. He said I'm greedy because he's out of work and I'm going when there is no money coming in.

When he's around I can't relax properly because I can't read books I like as "they're stupid and not educational" so I'm "wasting my time"

I've stopped my hobby I love because he sticks his two cents in and wonders why I can't do it naturally yet and it's because I'm shit at it apparently.

He's moody and grumpy and regularly swears and throws things.

I'm walking around with holes in my clothes but he blames me for spending all of the money.

His wages get paid into my account and apparently I'm ungrateful.

He says all I do is moan and serve him shit food after he's been working all day.

In the next breath he says I don't talk to him.

When I do talk to him I'm wrong, an idiot or get told to shut up or ignored.

He messaged another woman 3 months ago telling her how much he wants to see her in her pyjamas, and telling her how awful I am.

I am sure there is more, I'm nervous today because I want to leave, aibu to leave? What do I do?

Ds said to me a while back "we need to have more fun, I don't know when the last time we laughed was"

It's my duty to protect him isn't it. I'm mature now. I have all his debts in my name, that doesn't matter does it?

OP posts:
lily2403 · 29/06/2018 10:19

I'm sorry I only managed to read to he tells DS he is looks like an idiot...i had to stop reading and tell you LEAVE run for the hills and take DS far away from this person who will give him so many issues as he grows...bullying and controlling ass

lily2403 · 29/06/2018 10:20

go see a solicitor re all the debts in your name this is another form of control

Whisky2014 · 29/06/2018 10:27

Fuck the computer...just quicly pack essentials and leave. You can access emails and stuff on any pc and change your passwords then. Your bil and sister will help you with the rest.

Flump9 · 29/06/2018 10:31

I think passports are usually hand delivered by couriers so the redirection wouldn't work, you will need to contact the passport office.

Beetlebum1981 · 29/06/2018 10:33

Good luck OP. You owe it to yourself and your son Thanks

blackteasplease · 29/06/2018 10:33

Please leave OP.

Other posters have sensibly advised women's aid.

Some of what you say resonates with me althoufh I would say ex h is not "as bad" (whatever thst means). The bit about always trying ti find more work for you to do is exactly him. And constantly saying you don't have time of anything nice.

JamPasty · 29/06/2018 13:10

I hope things are going OK. I have to tell you - you are NOT stupid! You got a degree, worked, are raising your son and all that despite constant hindrance and abuse from your husband - you are flipping AWESOME!!

SadTrombone · 29/06/2018 13:29

Did you get out OP? Are you and DS ok?

longwayoff · 29/06/2018 13:54

Hi needtime. I've met many an older man like this over the years, homing in like a laser on young naive needy women. One of them married my 18 year old friend and tormented her til she killed herself a couple of years later. This marriage took place regardless of the fact that he had earlier seduced the 13 year old sister of another friend. Early 40s then. Must be in 70s now. Vile man. No repercussions for him but lots of sympathy for mr widower. Just one example. This guy will suck your life out of you like a vampire and use up everything of worth, your self esteem and self respect. He will undermine you til you internalise everything he says about you so you believe yourself incapable of indepedent action.Take your kids and get away no matter what it takes. Good luck. Run.

Stephisaur · 29/06/2018 14:31

OP I've just caught up on the whole thread?

Are you and DS out safe?

GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 29/06/2018 14:38

Hi OP,

Really hope to read an update from you saying you're safe with your family. Please let us know.

Ginger1982 · 29/06/2018 14:43

OP, did you get out?

Clandestino · 29/06/2018 14:47

OP, I am yet another one who wishes you all the best and hopes you managed to get out of there and are on your way to freedom.
Hope all is good. Believe me, after what you've been through, nothing that changes it and gets you away from the abusive arsehole can be worse.

ChazsBrilliantAttitude · 29/06/2018 14:51

I hope you are safe now

WigglyBlossom · 29/06/2018 17:44

Agreed.

WhiteWalkerWife · 29/06/2018 20:13

I hope you are safe. He is abusive to you and to your son. He deserves nothing but contempt.

Triflingjelly · 29/06/2018 20:32

OP, I've just read the whole thread. I'm so sorry you've been living like this and I do hope you've got away with your dad and are safe somewhere. Just posting must have taken great courage.

MissP103 · 29/06/2018 20:35

Thinking of you op. Hope you and ds are ok. X

Outnotdown · 29/06/2018 23:51

Hope all is well Flowers

cricketmum84 · 30/06/2018 06:59

OP - hoping you are somewhere safe now with your son x

JamPasty · 30/06/2018 09:04

Hoping you are ok OP. If for any reason you couldn't leave yesterday, we're still all here to support you. Hugs

achanger · 30/06/2018 09:11

Good luck, OP. You are a fabulous mum and such an inspiration. Thanks

WitchDancer · 30/06/2018 09:13

Hoping all is well, and you managed to get away

Ladybird11 · 30/06/2018 10:13

I hope you are safe.. Xx

JammyGem · 30/06/2018 10:46

OP I hope you and DS are safe and well and managed to get out of there Flowers

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