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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

Or am I reasonable to lose my shit?!

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Killedherhusbandwhackedhim · 05/05/2020 09:03

Nm's help me before I lose my shit.
Where do I start - OK, my DS (3) seems to have become this feral child. I have no idea why. I'm trying to juggle the world on my shoulders it feels like.. I'm cooking every meal, cleaning/tidying every room, homeschooling my DD, the washing is unbelievable! I'm trying to interact/play with the kids and keep them happy, I'm up around 5am every morning with DS.. I do have a husband - but I've lost count of how many times I have asked him to help me. You know, even just getting out the kids pj's whilst I'm bathing them? He needs prompted on anything he actually does do, and even then he half arses it so I have to do it anyway. His excuse is "well I don't ask you to clean up" no he doesn't but I'm not going to allow my kids to live in a tip! Not to mention I suffer with bad mental health, which I'm on heavy medication and therapy for.. And most days I have to peel myself out of bed and put on a smile. Anyway - back to DS, I am struggling with him, he's began pooing and peeing in the garden (he's fully toilet trained) he will pee on his sisters bed through the day, on purpose, some days we don't know until DD gets into bed. He takes any opportunity to get himself into something he shouldn't be, he's drawn on the walls, he blocks the toilet on purpose with toilet roll, he wipes poo over the sink with his hands, he won't eat the meals I make, he has been nipping/biting, he knocked my husbands pc off the desk, he has been told multiple times about these things, toilet roll put up high but then my DD can't get it, he's punished by being sat on the step for 1 minute and then given the opportunity to apologise and if not, another minute. I've tried cooking meals with him so he understands what he's getting or making fun shapes out the food ect, Im desperately trying but failing it seems. Then I have a husband who doesn't seem to respect me at all, he plays pc all night long and wakes me up multiple times with his noise, I ask him to drive appropriately and he still puts the foot down and speeds to race other drivers - I ask him to do something he won't answer and if I ask him again he will take my head off and say yes I heard you!!
I'm sorry to have written such a long post thank you for anyone who read through it.

OP posts:
ohtheholidays · 05/05/2020 11:09

I was in an abusive marriage OP and I know how hard it can feel to get away but it is possible,I did and getting out of that relationship was the best thing I ever did.

With regards to your son have you thought about putting a simple lock(a catch)on your DD's bedroom door high enough so the DC can't reach it and that way that would stop your DS from being able to get into your DD's room so would deal with him peeing on her bed.

With the bathroom,would you be able to go to the toilet with him(or get the lazy arsehole to being as your having to do everything else)that way he can't stick the loo roll down the toilet or wipe pooh everywhere.

I have 2DC that are autistic(we have 5DC)and the pooh smearing is something some autistic children but I didn't jump straight to that when you posted about your DS,like pp posters have mentioned it can be caused by trauma,your DS's little world and his life have been pretty much turned upside down like everyone elses but just because he's still little it doesn't mean he's just taking it all in his stride,even more so if he's advanced for his age he could be taking in far more than you or your husband realize,along with the way your husband is treating you your son could be frightened/confused/upset but just doesn't know how to tell you all so the unwanted and for him unusual behaviours take over,it's almost like a coping mechanism.

I've found over the years that the time out step doesn't work for every child,have you tried a reward chart with him and trying to focus on all of the positives of him and his behaviour throughout the day?(bloody hard I know when your DC are blocking the bog,flooding the bathroom and pooping everywhere but the loo)it really does work and very well for some DC.

When your helping your DD with school work could you find something for your DS to do along side you?It could be anything like a puzzle,threading beads onto string,building a tower or bridge,making fluffy sheep with some card,cotton wool and kids glue,making a farm with animals with cut up pictures from magazines,feathers,felt anything you have at home.
That way he can feel like he's part of the homeschooling with his Mummy and his big Sister.

With regards to your DH I agree with the PP who said about picking up all of his crap and sticking it in a black bag for him to deal with,he doesn't want to deal with it fine,he goes without clean underwear ect,it would be his own fault and his problem for him to sort out!

Sorry the post is so long it's just I've been where you are and I fucking hate that with all that's going on there's still women having to live with they're Husbands/partners being shit!

Good Luck OP Flowers

peperethecat · 05/05/2020 11:09

If you don't have your own house and are living with the in laws then you have nothing to lose by leaving and going to your mum's. You won't be prejudicing your own position by leaving a house you own with him and allowing him to stay in it.

Do your parents in law actually live there with you?

Isitweekendyet · 05/05/2020 11:09

OP, if you're with his in-laws, pack the kids up today and go to your Mum's.

You've got nothing at all to lose except a fully grown man child.

Kraejka · 05/05/2020 11:10

Our housing situation isn't great, we're in with in laws just now.
You are in the in laws house? What are they doing to help??

Pack up and go to your parents. You are allowed to move house in lockdown. Just go, honestly, it's the best thing you can do.

timeisnotaline · 05/05/2020 11:12

Pack the kids and go.

NaviSprite · 05/05/2020 11:12

Not much he can do?! Oh my days he’s a twat, if I’m getting to the run down phase (twin toddlers both suspected ASD) my DH sends me to bed for the day when he’s free at the weekend (not nastily of course) and he cracks on with looking after the children and sorting everything else. There’s plenty he can do for you, he just doesn’t want to. So whilst I understand your fear of separating - what is the future going to be like for your DC as they grow and want more attention from their Dad? Will they be fobbed off in favour of gaming and sitting on his phone?

You sound like you’ve been through the wringer and then some OP, if your parents can take you and the DC, I’d take this opportunity to break free.

It does sound financially and emotionally abusive, so on that merit alone, you are allowed under the current lockdown to change residence if it means escaping any form of domestic abuse. I hope you can see your way clear of this and wish you happiness for the future Flowers

timeisnotaline · 05/05/2020 11:12

Don’t let him come with you!

pinkyredrose · 05/05/2020 11:12

Has your husband always been a selfish cunt?

Killedherhusbandwhackedhim · 05/05/2020 11:13

I don't work, I'm due to start my 3rd year of my degree in August. No, he doesn't give me any money. I just live on the support I recieve from the government for me and the kids.

He just acted petulant "oh there's obviously nothing I can do, nothing makes you happy" I said yes there fking is things u could do!! His dad persuaded husband to take son on a walk yesterday with him. I poured a cuppa, sat down and within 10 minutes, had a call from husband wanting me to tell off DS.. Then him humphing and moaning then saying he's coming back, DS won't behave. So I managed about 15 mins alone.

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peperethecat · 05/05/2020 11:16

Fucking hell, this just gets worse and worse. You have absolutely nothing to lose by leaving him, OP.

GorillaManilla · 05/05/2020 11:18

*Anyway - back to DS, I am struggling with him, he's began pooing and peeing in the garden (he's fully toilet trained) he will pee on his sisters bed through the day, on purpose, some days we don't know until DD gets into bed. He takes any opportunity to get himself into something he shouldn't be, he's drawn on the walls, he blocks the toilet on purpose with toilet roll, he wipes poo over the sink with his hands

This is not 'normal' behaviour and is often indicative of severe distress or trauma (assuming no SEN)*

This. My husband is a social worker and these are all red flags and signs of trauma (Smearing body fluids) from a traumatised, neglected or abused child. He deals with some severe abuse and neglect cases. Could there be anything else going on?

Embracelife · 05/05/2020 11:18

Your dh is the problem here. It sounds very difficult living with him he us twat. And znusivd and controlling. Speak to womens aid.

Your ds is small child communicating distress and maybe sensory issues...and you will need some support from outside...difficult now but for now post on SEN boards here for ideas. Even if he has no identified specialneeds you will get some ideas from people dealing with kids with autism etc for specific behaviours

Good luck.

AmandaHoldensLips · 05/05/2020 11:18

You're married to an arsehole.

Killedherhusbandwhackedhim · 05/05/2020 11:19

It's almost like I'm reading this and not believing it.. Like this can't be my life? It's a weird one.
Husband is now in the living room trying to interact with the kids.. Is this a game? Like he doesn't lift a finger until I threaten to go.. Then he acts like the best thing since sliced bread.. But it never lasts.

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growinggreyer · 05/05/2020 11:19

Pop out for your daily walk, that you should be having every day, and ring your parents. See if they will let you go home. You can phrase it as needing support from an experienced potty-trainer if you need an excuse. Say little one has regressed and you think your Mum can crack the problem. Once you are free you can decompress and start to think for yourself.

Whattheladybirdsaidnext · 05/05/2020 11:19

My son has poo smeared in the past. And regressed into wetting himself. He turned out to be severely constipated. Just another thing to bear in mind.

NaviSprite · 05/05/2020 11:23

He’s going to throw everything he can at you to turn this around on you OP, stand firm.

You know you do everything and then some for your DC - he does the bare minimum at best from the sound of it.

You know you don’t deserve to be treated as his skivvy, his verbal punching bag and his get out of jail card for being a shit Dad.

You know he’s a poor excuse for a ‘partner’.

And something I hope deep down you will come to know soon, you are a great mum who is at the end of her rope, who is receiving little to nothing from this relationship and it is not your fault. You don’t deserve this treatment.

He doesn’t like you “nagging” - well maybe if he stepped up like the adult he is supposed to he and got shit done you wouldn’t have to ask? Nagging is always one of the first excuses to come up when a person doesn’t do enough and they know it.

It takes his own Father to convince him to spend a bit of time with his son - only for him to give up a few minutes in. I do think you’ll feel a lot better mentally away from him for a while.

You’re effectively raising your DC single handedly from what you’ve said. If he detracts more than he adds to your life, then he’s just going to keep draining you.

I speak from experience also, I left myself in financial disarray that I’m still battling 8 years later to escape my emotionally and financially abusive ex.

noavailablename · 05/05/2020 11:23

I agree with pp you should go to your mum's with the dc. If you have to defer your 3rd year, so be it. You need to get your children away from this abusive man.
Take all important paperwork/ financial information with you, if you can manage to get hold of it.

Killedherhusbandwhackedhim · 05/05/2020 11:24

No nothing more, I understand it may not come across this way, but DS is immensely loved and cared for, I do my best, some days not sitting down or even having a bite to eat all day just to make sure all the kids needs are met. I provide a lot of love, hugs, kisses, they are told multiple times a day how much I love and adore them and how happy they make me. I have a very close bond with both my kids, but definitely my DS more so at the moment because my DD is hitting independent stage. We always try to do fun things like the other week I made up chore list with money to earn for a surprise.. The surprise being I set up a den with covers ect and we watched a movie and they could purchase treats (popcorn ect) with the money they earnt from tasks such as making their beds and cleaning the worktops ect.. So there is a lot of praise and recognition, I am trying my best.

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unlikelytobe · 05/05/2020 11:24

How long have you been with this twat? Did you marry for love i.e. he was nice to you once? What are the in laws like?

He sounds like a spoilt chauvinistic man child who will probably never change. There is hope for your son though if you get out soon.

Killedherhusbandwhackedhim · 05/05/2020 11:29

@unlikelytobe 12 years.. And I'm only 27.

I think he only married me to make sure I stayed if I'm brutally honest, and I've never admitted that. We split up in 2015, I had enough and he said the most unforgiving things - he told me to commit suicide being the worst one. I met someone new, he couldn't handle it, played all the cards, got me back and married me straight away promising me the world.. Didn't last though, guess I'm stupid. I just wanted a happy family unit. God I'm a laughing stock!

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OnlyJudyCanJudgeMe · 05/05/2020 11:31

You’re neither stupid nor a laughing stock!

Killedherhusbandwhackedhim · 05/05/2020 11:31

My in laws are good, they treat me like their own, his mum helps a lot, if it wasn't for her I probably would have broken down by now. She chooses to stay out our marriage though, but sometimes I wish she would tell her son to get a grip.

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Frost1nMay · 05/05/2020 11:32

Leave and go to your parents.

What do his parents say about the mess?How embarrassing for him!

HMSSophie · 05/05/2020 11:34

OP your husband is horrendous. Really, genuinely, a grade A shit of a husband. You have nothing to gain by staying. It makes my blood boil for you that you've been so taken for granted, financially unsupported, and dumped with everything by your lazy selfish aggressive-driver of a husband. I'd go back to my mums no hesitation. I'm so sorry. You sound like a terrific mum, your den and popcorn idea was lovely. Brew

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