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To need help to leave my husband

115 replies

tiredmum2019 · 24/07/2019 21:31

I’ve name changed but don’t actually post that often anyway. I have been married to my husband for just over 30 years. I have found him extremely difficult for a long time now. We have 3 adult children- only our youngest who is 24 lives with us. She has multiple special needs (autistic, adhd, Tourette’s and Emotional difficulties) so I have always wanted stability for her. He has been lying and going out to dinner with a younger woman (he says there is another man there too but I’m not sure) and has been going on days out with her (again he says there is another man there). He has lied and said she isn’t there but later when he is caught out lying says he doesn’t ‘fucking care’. He blames me as he says I always nag at him and that’s why he lies. He has hit our daughter a lot over the years (he doesn’t do it anymore though) and has kicked her also. She can be difficult sometimes but it is not an excuse for his behaviour. He has also taken her bedroom door off in the past. One night he told her to drop dead. He has held my head down the toilet many times and dragged me along the carpet (he has said that he stopped when I screamed that he was hurting me). He has also held my head between his legs and farted .i have recordings of him admitting that he has done all of these things. He works full time and I look after our daughter but I do everything at home but he still feels that I should be more grateful to him. I want to separate now but he says that he won’t move out and I don’t have anywhere to take our daughter. I really don’t know what to do. I know this isn’t an aibu but I don’t have anyone I can ask for help and I really need it. Thank you for reading x

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Howlovely · 24/07/2019 21:36

Your husband should be in jail. Take the decision of him refusing to move out of his hands and phone the police. He is a disgusting scumbag and women need protecting from him.
I'm so sorry you and your daughter have been through this but you really need to protect your daughter from this beast.

BarbariansMum · 24/07/2019 21:38

Flowers Do you have access to any money? If so, what you need first is a chat with a very good solicitor who specializes in divorce.

You can also start doing what they call here "getting your ducks in a row". Start a secret savings fund (again if you have access to money), start taking copies of bank statements, savings statements, his pay slips - anything that declares what assets you have as a couple and which he may have in his name only. Dont let him know you're doing it.

And if he assaults you or your daughter again have him arrested and get a restraining order.

tiredmum2019 · 24/07/2019 21:39

@Howlovely I’ve thought about phoning the police so many times but my daughter will get taken (probably into a hospital) she’s with the mental health services and is identified as a vulnerable adult

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Frugalfox · 24/07/2019 21:39

What a terrible situation for you. I don't have very much advice to give on this, but I'm sure that many will. Do you have any opportunity to contact Women's Aid?

Ozziewozzie · 24/07/2019 21:42

Good god. Would you be able to call the police? It doesn’t matter that he hasn’t just literally done something to you today. You can report previous abuse. You also have evidence. At the very least take yourself to a police station and talk to someone. They have trained officers in domestic violence and abuse who will be incredibly supportive. In no time at all, hundreds of lovely people will be along on here to offer you support and suggestions. Take all our strength get him arrested from your home. You can always arrange it with police so that you are not there when it happens, particularly if your daughter finds it distressing. Xx

tiredmum2019 · 24/07/2019 21:42

@BarbariansMum I’ve been saving for a while now. I’ve spoken to a solicitor that we have known for a long time and he said it will be likely that if we divorce I will come off badly. He has met my husband and knows that he is a horrible man

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tiredmum2019 · 24/07/2019 21:50

@Ozziewozzie I think I might need more evidence than I have though.

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SmileEachDay · 24/07/2019 21:51

Hi OP. He sounds horrendous.

If your daughter isa vulnerable adult then there should be safeguarding policies in place to support her - how vulnerable is she? How much understanding and language does she have?

Women’s Aid are great - they can give you practical, local advice: 08082000247

One step at a time, lady - this is the toughest journey, but it’s a step towards freedom.

lyralalala · 24/07/2019 21:52

Don’t speak to a make solicitor that knows your husband well.

You need someone independent.

Have you spoken to women’s aid?

tiredmum2019 · 24/07/2019 21:54

@SmileEachDay my daughter is relatively high functioning (she behaves like quite a young child and has quite extreme meltdowns though)

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tiredmum2019 · 24/07/2019 21:56

@lyralalala no it sounds silly I know but I don’t really know what women’s aid are and what help they can give. If anyone can give me any info I’d really appreciate it- I will definitely call them though

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SmileEachDay · 24/07/2019 21:56

what is the housing situation? Mortgage? Are you named?

31RueCambon · 24/07/2019 21:57

That's awful, you poor thing, Keep planning. Keep trying to get through to women's aid. I believe it make take more than one go but don't be discouraged. I left a mad man like this when my DC were tiny. I had nothing but I never regretted it and bizarrely, what had prevented me leaving for so long was fear I'd regret it! I never did.

He is abusive to you and you have to throw a spotlight on that. To hell with other women. who cares. they're welcome to him. Poor them. What you need is freedom and security for your dd.

It's a tricky situation given that he has been aggressive to your DD in the past but tell WA everything.

GreenTulips · 24/07/2019 21:58

You don’t need any proof to divorce

Can you approach the council

Rent a flat

You can force the sale of the house

Get your paper work on order - bank statements certificates etc

tiredmum2019 · 24/07/2019 21:58

@SmileEachDay we’ve no mortgage. We’re both named but it was my money that paid for it. I was the main earner but haven’t worked for about 10 years as our daughter deteriorated as she got into her teens

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SmileEachDay · 24/07/2019 22:01

You’re in a strong position then OP.

Contact a solicitor who specialises in domestic abuse cases. You need to have your legal position absolutely clear.

Do you have a separate bank account?

tiredmum2019 · 24/07/2019 22:03

@SmileEachDay no we only have a joint account. The money I’ve saved is in a safe in our daughters room

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SmileEachDay · 24/07/2019 22:05

I would perhaps set up a bank account- although it’s good to have cash, a back account is also useful.

Do you have time in the day where you can find a solicitor?

Helppppp123 · 24/07/2019 22:06

I have no advice but just wanted to send you a hug and strength, tough journey ahead but it will be the best thing you will ever do for yourself and your daughter.

GreenTulips · 24/07/2019 22:06

Can you prove your contribution?

Plus tour DD needs care and you’ve provided it so you might get more than half

MrJollyLivesNextDoor · 24/07/2019 22:06

Does he have the safe password?
I'd change it anyway just in case

He sounds utterly vile

tiredmum2019 · 24/07/2019 22:08

@MrJollyLivesNextDoor he doesn’t know the safe exists. It’s in our daughters wardrobe. I can’t remember the last time he went into her room

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31RueCambon · 24/07/2019 22:09

i SECOND putting the money in a bank account.

Or a post office. Somewhere he cannot ''find'' it and reappropriate it.

tiredmum2019 · 24/07/2019 22:10

@GreenTulips yes the solicitor has the paperwork that says it was my money that bought the house

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tiredmum2019 · 24/07/2019 22:10

@31RueCambon I think I will put the money in an account

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