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Do I just leave or try a little longer to help these two people?

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user1494621907 · 19/03/2021 00:57

Hello, I do believe that my husband and son are borderline or full aspergers, this is a long road I have been on, before all the info on the internet about these things.When I first met my husband my MIL tried to put me off him( he is adopted), he is an oddball, she said, a weirdo etc, but I love him I said.At the time I had very low self esteem, he was sexy, educated, comfortable.As the years went on we had a child, a son, who seemed fine, but as the years went on, I realised that things were not right His querks became more apparent, and in the meantime I has another child, a daughter, from the moment she came home, my son was violent towards her, and so this carried on.In the meantime, husband just emotionally ignored me, I had father with cancer, problems with son at school, etc, eventually I had a breakdown, which my husbands family failed to recognise, I was supposed to go on some family weekend with them, and because of the breakdown it was blamed on me for being difficult.His brother has always hated me and was rude from the start.I am posting this because nothing really changes, my son caused issues all through his senior years at school, he got a scholarship super intelligent etc, husband did well in the police, became inspector etc but never acknowledged his sons issues, because he is the same, but different, son never sent a card or got anyone a present, husband the opposite, my question is, I have tried and tried to get them to help themselves, or at least to get husband to support me with my son, who is currently lazing in his room, and should be at uni, I am at the end of my road, exhaused, done, I cannot make them get help and I am heartbroken not just for me but mainly for my gorgeous daughter, should I just leave? afterall I cannot MAKE them change can I? but just heartbroken to break up the family, advice thanks

OP posts:
user1494621907 · 19/03/2021 01:00

I just need to know if leaving is the right thing, has anyone else been here?

OP posts:
therocinante · 19/03/2021 01:21

If you need to leave to be happy and fulfilled and appreciated, you can leave. If you aren't happy in your marriage you don't need anyone's permission.

I wouldn't stop trying with your son, however - it seems like he may need support, even if he doesn't act like it to you. Did he have any extra support or assessments at school for potential ASD and has he got any support now?

CartBfree · 19/03/2021 01:23

How old is the daughter now the son is 18+?

Did the violence stop.

Eekay · 19/03/2021 01:28

You sound desperately unhappy. Yes, I think you should leave and concentrate on yourself and your daughter. You can tell your son you love him but you can't support his behaviour any longer.
Your husband is a lost cause and not your responsibility.

HandforthParishCouncilClerk · 19/03/2021 01:29

What is it that makes you think they have autism? They so far just sound like unpleasant people, which is NOT what autism is. If your husband is unkind and you are unhappy then you should definitely leave - the ASC is a red herring in this, everybody deserves to be treated well and to be loved.

OzziePopPop · 19/03/2021 01:35

@HandforthParishCouncilClerk

What is it that makes you think they have autism? They so far just sound like unpleasant people, which is NOT what autism is. If your husband is unkind and you are unhappy then you should definitely leave - the ASC is a red herring in this, everybody deserves to be treated well and to be loved.
I absolutely agree. I have autism, so does my son (10) and daughter (14) none of us are violent/unpleasant. Frustrated sometimes sure but not as the op describes! Autism is ‘self-diagnosed’ often here, generally on the inter and in real life. Often wrongly sadly.

OP, leave if you need to (it sounds to me like you should) but don’t blame autism please, it makes it harder for those of us genuinely diagnosed and trying so hard to fit in!

GeorgiaGirl52 · 19/03/2021 01:48

What about your daughter? Would you take her with you? If she is on her own, then definitely leave for your own sake. If she is still with you, make plans with her.

groovergirl · 19/03/2021 02:15

If your son is of uni age, then he is an adult and you have completed your duty of care. You can keep offering support, of course, but there's no reason for you to stay in the same house. Let his father pull his weight for once.

My friend was in a similar situation; in her case, the older daughter was a nasty bully. Once the girl was 18 and working, my friend and her younger daughter found a place of their own and the younger girl absolutely blossomed away from that malign influence.

So, OP, think about the benefits for you and your DD of moving on. You seem to have a clear view of your situation -- nasty, unpleasant H and S, DD suffering and the ILs ganging up and blaming you for not confecting a perfect 1950s advertisement of family life. It sounds awful, and there's really no need for you to stick around. Your DD will be so relieved!

user1494621907 · 23/03/2021 01:15

since I posted this I have been thinking that my DH is not so bad, its mainly my son, that has ruined this family, but DH has not been able to deal with him, how do you tell your only son to go away?? Jesus christ what a nightmare, I have just registered with a psychotherapist and god only knows howI much that will cost along with University fees etc.

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user1494621907 · 23/03/2021 01:23

Are there any psychotherapists on here, I am at a loss with my son, just praying for him for his life after I am gone, because he is like a 24 year old in a 12 year olds body, with no love for anyone in this family.violent, anxious, non empathetic, doesnt ever send birthday/mothers day cards, not social, teases the dog/s winds them up, only thinks of himself, always wants to be the boss, bullies me/daughter/ dog, doesnt seem to care about anyone but himself, likes winding everyone up, he is 24, contacting psychotherapist, sad and so sad i cant even tell you

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user1494621907 · 23/03/2021 01:25

I would like advice on going forward, I feel like I want to run away from this forever

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orpah · 23/03/2021 01:28

What has autism got to do with any of this?

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