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Is he being unreasonable? Is it emotionally abusive?

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nowheretorunorhide · 31/01/2019 13:30

Sorry, posting here for traffic. Name changed for obvious reasons. Sorry this is a bit long.

I'm coming to the conclusion that I might be in a emotionally abusive relationship and he has so much control over me, without me even realising it. I have been with my partner 2 years, lived together 1 year. I met him in a pretty vulnerable place in my life after a messy divorce and he basically lovebombed me. Now he has me living with him I feel very trapped and walking on egg shells in case I do or say something that upsets him. He is very much only right and will play the victim well if I try and stick up for myself, then I get the cold treatment until I apologise.

He has paid for things to help me out and I now owe him money, so if I spend anything on myself now, I am made to feel guilty that I haven't given that money to him to pay off my debt (which I am paying off every single month). Everything is about his needs and making sure he is ok, he's very selfish and my emotions do not seem to matter. He pushed me into buying his iPhone off him for example when he upgraded, which I think was only because he now can track me on find my iPhone.

I am working 5 days a week with two small children, whilst struggling with BPD because I have been made to feel like I need to earn more money by him (gone from working 3-5 days p/w). He has told me I need to lose weight for him to propose to me, like it is some incentive. He doesn't believe that binge eating disorder exists and that his emotional abuse is making me eat and gain weight. He pushed me into an abortion I didn't want then once it was done he gave me no support (he left me driving his car back to get fixed whilst I was physically losing the baby). Any disagreement leads him to threatening breakup. I stupidly have given up my home for this person and now have no where to go and money owed to him. I have since found out he has been charged with harassment by two ex girlfriends who left him and he ended up going into a mental hospital for suicide attempts because of the break ups.

I am so scared how to leave with two small children. He can be lovely and kind and horrible the next. I have no money and i'm scared to change my daughters school again and worried he would try to do something to hurt me when I leave.

Does this sound like emotional abuse to you? I grew up in an abusive household and having bpd I know sometimes I can see things a bit wrong. He also has Asperger's if that makes a difference.

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LudoFriend · 15/03/2019 00:04

Good luck with it all OP. FlowersCakeWine

nowheretorunorhide · 15/03/2019 10:30

I spoke to the school again yesterday just to keep them in the loop. I called the police this morning to let them know my plans. I feel physically sick right now

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longtimelurkerhelen · 15/03/2019 12:57

What time are you going, this evening? Just try to think, this time tomorrow, I will be safe.

nowheretorunorhide · 15/03/2019 13:50

I'm leaving by 8 if all goes well

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Loopytiles · 15/03/2019 13:56
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humblesims · 15/03/2019 14:24

I know you dont feel like you are being brave and strong but OP you really are. You can do this and you are doing the right thing for you and your DCs. We are ALL rooting for you and we are all here for a handhold when it gets tough. One step at a time. Good Luck tonight. Flowers

longtimelurkerhelen · 15/03/2019 15:21

If you were ending a normal relationship of course you would be sad and upset, but you wouldn't be scared and feeling physically ill. It just proves that you are doing the right thing.

Seems like you have done everything you can to keep you and your kids safe and now it's just a waiting game until tonight. I say "just", waiting and worrying is one of the worst things. It will be done soon, try to focus on next week and maybe plan something enjoyable to do with your kids.

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CoraPirbright · 15/03/2019 17:02

Good luck OP - we are all rooting for you. Flowers

nowheretorunorhide · 15/03/2019 17:31

He's leaving at half six and will probably be back by half eight, so it's going to be a very quick turn around. I have two friends to fill there cars quick too and my ex husband as the muscles to load the car and protection just in case. My anxiety is sky high. I have some tablets I can take but I'll take them once I'm settle in the refuge so I can relax a little. I'm so fucking scared he'll come back or he'll do something stupid like take an overdose or something. I don't know if I should contact his mum when I leave so she knows.

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Alamindah · 15/03/2019 17:39

Keep strong and brave. Good luck!

longtimelurkerhelen · 15/03/2019 17:55

That's a good idea about contacting his mum. Just do it after you have left. It's great that you have friends to support you, you will all be okay.

Best of luck for tonight.

Motoko · 15/03/2019 18:40

Good to hear you'll have back up with you, in case he comes home earlier.

Let his mum know once you're safe.

Good luck!

Littlejayx · 15/03/2019 19:00

Hope everything goes smoothly tonight! 💖

Shitonthebloodything · 15/03/2019 19:19

Thinking of you tonight OP x

threeboysandus · 15/03/2019 19:51

Best of luck hun, we are all behind you xxx

Inaquandry06 · 15/03/2019 20:00

Just read this thread in whole and am Shock and praying for you that everything goes smoothly tonight Flowers

Motoko · 15/03/2019 20:31

It's 8.30. Thinking of you.

Readytogogogo · 15/03/2019 20:38

Good luck Flowers

TheFlis12345 · 15/03/2019 20:39

Thinking of you. Good luck!

nowheretorunorhide · 15/03/2019 20:43

I'm in the refuge and moved in. I feel sick, but I am safe. Thank you all so much

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ALargeGinPlease · 15/03/2019 20:50

Well done! So glad you got out safely.
As a pp said, if it had been a non abusive relationship, you would not be feeling sick and fearful. Remember that, in the days ahead. You have done the right thing and will have a better quality of life because of your bravery tonight.

highheelsandbobblehats · 15/03/2019 20:55

Well done!! You did it! So glad you're there safely. Take some time to just breathe tonight. If will be okay x

Inaquandry06 · 15/03/2019 21:06

Well done Op, glad that you and your babies are safe.
There’s a lady on social media but who also has a blog called part time working mummy, who you might like Smile

longtimelurkerhelen · 15/03/2019 21:23

So glad you are all safe. Be kind to yourself and make sure you have something to eat, even though you probably don't want too, it helps to make you feel more settled. Chocolate and Cake

nowheretorunorhide · 15/03/2019 21:38

If it wasn't for mumsnet I'm not sure I would have got out tbh or it would have taken me much longer. He's texting me telling me he loves me and he wants to talk next week once he's sorted his head out. I'm just staying away and will just go over details that I have to like sorting out getting my furniture with my BIL, getting my cat and returning keys. For now I just need some time to sort myself out. I'm hoping he'll let me do that so I don't have to threaten harassment.

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