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To have not done anything to help him?

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Sweatinglikeabitch · 12/07/2022 17:26

I'm wfh with a 1yo. DH rings and asks me to look in the kitchen for his keys. There is a leak at a shop we let out, apparently coming from another shop we let out. Righto, can't find them. Remembers that oh. He left them in my car which is here so says "OK I'm rushing back."

So I just carried on cleaning up, working and looking after DS.

DH comes storming though the door, sends DS flying not looking where he's going, shouts at me something about "why are you like this" "you're setting me up." "I'm so sick of you" throwing stuff about, stomping about. Tries to grab crying DS out my arms. All a very kuchen unpleasant experience. Trying to get out of him what his problem is and apparently I should have known he needed my help and I should have opened the door and got his stuff ready and got DS out of the way. I.e known what he needed , when he was coming through the door and sorted it all out.

Pre DS that's what life was like. I scuttled round like his little army ant making his life possible, still getting told I wasn't good enough. But since 1. Being run off my feet, in pain and exhausted and 2. Him not being as helpful or caring after my emc that has resulted in lifetime pain from not healing because I didn't rest enough. I'm not doing it anymore. He throws his pants on the floor and that's where they stay. He loses his bank card, he finds it.

But in this situation, do you think I should/could have helped?

OP posts:
FlissyPaps · 12/07/2022 19:43

But there's no evidence he's ever been anything but calm and loving.

Sorry OP, but the fact he’s threatened to kill you suggests the complete opposite of being calm and loving.

He is abusing and controlling you. He sounds a very dangerous man.

Please take some time to think about his behaviour. His actions. His demeanour. Do you really want this life?

I couldn't keep my son away from him.

You absolutely can keep him away.

If his behaviour and anger escalates you and your son could be in serious danger.

CactusBlossom · 12/07/2022 19:47

You need to get out of this relationship before you or DS suffer serious harm. Contact a women's refuge.

OP, you say "But there's no evidence he's ever been anything but calm and loving." Now read your post again and ask yourself if that isn't sufficient evidence. Good luck.

Sweatinglikeabitch · 12/07/2022 19:48

But legally I have no leg to stand on. He would try to keep my child away from me. I have a history of mental health issues, I have no job without him, I couldn't stay in this house, I've called the police before but I was a hysterical mess and he looked the picture of calm and reasonable.

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ScreamingInfidelities · 12/07/2022 19:55

Sweatinglikeabitch · 12/07/2022 18:23

I just felt like if he stopped losing his shit he wouldn't be in this mess. There is a bigger story, he's threatened to kill me but I can't leave because then he would.

I just keep getting frustrated with myself, I keep telling myself to keep him happy and me alive but I just keep failing

That’s one hell of a dripfeed 😧

IGotItInTheSales · 12/07/2022 19:56

Speak to womens aid

They are used to this

FlissyPaps · 12/07/2022 19:58

Visit a solicitor OP. ASAP. Please.

The fact you are suggesting he will keep your child away from you tells us everything we need to know. He is not loving. He is not caring. He is a selfish, abusive and dangerous man. You and your child deserve better 💐

You can receive help and support for your mental health. It’s nothing to be ashamed about. Please do not think for one second you will be unfit as a single parent.

You can find a new job. You can find somewhere else to live. You can. I promise. It may seem terrifying and alien at first. This is how this man has conditioned you to think and feel. That you are nothing without him. But in reality, you can have such a better and safer life without him.

Please reach out for some professional advice on this xx

ThackeryBinks · 12/07/2022 20:55

OP be very careful how you handle him. Get in touch with women's aid and get help to get out of this abusive relationship. Talk over your options with them. You can do this with a bit of help. Leaving carefully with support is 100% the best thing you can do for your son.

JustCrackinOnPal · 12/07/2022 22:33

You most definitely should not have got his keys. He sent your child flying and wasn't even concerned!
I would be considering whether it was over (the relationship)

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