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STBXH continued abuse?

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damnthisvirusandmarriage · 03/04/2022 19:08

I posted this on another board but no responses. I have already called police and WA and SS. I’ve cut contact down to a bear minimum and only about DC. Solicitor looking at non mol. Police already said they think it will be NFA.

My STBXH left the home a few years ago. Followed by a swift child arrangements order. He now has them overnight unsupervised.

Long history of DA with me and worse to his poor ex wife.

Anyway, since he got contact we’ve obviously been liaising over the children. As a result (I know it’s entirely my fault) I’ve dropped my boundaries and we’ve spent time together as a family, he’s been so helpful and friendly.

However, whenever he’s supposed to have the DC he often calls and says they want to come home. Fine- they’ve always been able to. They come first to me.

Recently though I’ve come to notice this is actually a decoy to make sure I’m at home. When he has them he’s obsessed with my whereabouts. I have had to FaceTime him ‘to say goodnight to DC’ and there’s requests of help on my way home etc. and calls/FaceTime to make sure I’m home (wise with hindsight).

Come last Saturday night, I had friends over. One of their boyfriends picked them up and came in to bring one of their shook g to show me as going on holiday. Then they all left.

A short time later ex tried ti call so I ignore. So he texts saying one of thr DC feels sick pls answer. So I did. He brushed over this fabricated illness and starts asking me where I am etc.

I said I’m at home. I promise I truly was. And he kicks off saying one of the neighbours has told him I’ve been picked up and gone out (he used to live here and on good terms with those that took ‘his side.’)

So I hung up as CBA with that level of drama. I wish I hadn’t. Because then ensued 100’s of missed calls on every platform imaginable. Ima horrible lying slut. He knows I’m out with some fella who is actually a friend I speak to about once a year.

He MESSAGES this friend saying you’re a dead man walking, can’t wait to meet you. Friend blocked him and didn’t respond.

He then starts driving around my house and taking pictures saying look I’m here I’m outside your house. I’m not leaving till you get back. At this point in terrified. He says if i don’t answer phone he’ll post indecent images on my on my Facebook business page- then actually did it. I’m so embarrassed. I’ve thousands of followers. Anyway, it was late and the person who works for me managed to hide the images and then block him.

Then I tried to film him driving past but the bloody flash went off and he then saw me and text saying ah your home, I saw the fellas car and number plate- THERE WAS NO ONE AS I WAS IN BED!!!!!

Police called. Spoke to solicitor too and Womens Aid as I want this nipped in the bud.

I’ve since told him I’ll only be talking about DC to him and it’s ti be in writing or through solicitor. Apparently I’ve really hurt him and he has no idea why I won’t see him face to face again.

Police have said they’re gonna speak to neighbours. They’re gonna speak to his mum to ascertain if she did look after the girls whilst he reigned his campaign of terror against me. And if she wasn’t then report to SS. Solicitor is considering a non mol but legal aid dependent.

I’ve healed so much from the past with him. But this has come out of the blue and hit me like a bus. I feel so stupid for letting him creep back in. And I feel so demoralised. And feel like im suffering the loss of this dream that we could actually get on for the children sake.

I feel so sorry for them. It all breaks my heart.

Not even sure why I’m posting. I feel like it’s going to be difficult forever. He won’t engage in divorce proceedings that he initiated so now we taking him to court but he’s never turned up.
I feel like I’ve started the healing process all over again. It’s exhausting.

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damnthisvirusandmarriage · 03/04/2022 19:09

You wouldn’t believe what he’s got away with over his life time. Almost manslaughter. Breaking bones of his ex wife. He just keeps getting away with everything.

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Littlegoth · 03/04/2022 19:17

Revenge porn is illegal, is he being prosecuted for that too? So sorry, what a nightmare.

Cherrysoup · 03/04/2022 19:20

You need to maintain utterly strict boundaries. Get the spare phone sim that you only use for messages re dc and only turn it on when you tell him. He sounds mentally unstable: does he have a diagnosis?

damnthisvirusandmarriage · 03/04/2022 19:22

No. But even with anger and frustration aside I think he’s a psychopath.

It’s been over a week since his latest incident and it’s still affecting me.

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PonyPatter44 · 03/04/2022 19:25

I would believe it, because people like him keep on intimidating the women they abuse, and it never gets to court, or it gets to court and witnesses don't show.... and the dirty fuckers walk again and again.

You fell for his lies- but now you KNOW. You can't have a normal co-parenting relationship with someone like this, so don't even try. Hit back, HARD, if he tries anything. Don't be available to him for any reason while the children are with him. Dont engage with him if he says anything about friends or other men. Its none of his business, and you don't owe him an answer.

Isonthecase · 03/04/2022 19:37

Oh sweetheart, it's not your fault for letting down boundaries, it's his for being an awful person.

Exdonkeylover · 03/04/2022 20:04

Don't beat yourself up, he saw a gap and pounced on it. Biggest thing I'd say is keep a diary of all the incidents, and might be worth writing a few keywords of how it made you feel. If thinks go down the stalking / harassment route, the police should take a victim impact statement and you can get those words in there.
Don't give up with Women's Aid, I think a lot people get tired in the process you're in and give up, try not too, it'll pay off in the end

Nat6999 · 03/04/2022 23:07

Get back to court, you need a non Molestation order ASAP, make sure you have crime numbers & copies of your statements, hit him hard & fast, if SS become involved they may even recommend that he only has supervised contact. Could you get some CCTV on the front of your property & lights with sensors so if he approaches the lights come on? Speak to your phone providers & ask for a tag on your numbers which means you get priority if you dial 999.

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