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Broken beyond belief

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StuckHurtDone · 28/03/2024 17:52

fully expecting lots of LTB here, but I just want an outsiders view.

He is notoriously bad at communicating, he buries his head in the sand. And mostly if he doesn’t want to talk about it we don’t.

He is self employed- I pay all
bills. His money is then used as ‘play money’. However he very rarely contributes anything. His money is spent on his fuel and him going to see friends (pub). If I ask for money he would give me some, but im not the type to do this. I expect a team effort. I never buy anything for myself.

the last month or so, his mum was taken to hospital , and came home the other say (she has a catalogue of health issues). Him and his 2 brothers aren’t exactly helpful with her. (Father died a while back).

he hasn’t worked since his mum went to hospital, nor has he visited her much (not enough to justify not working). He was meant to be decorating the spare room in her house while she was in hospital. Instead he used her house as a doss house for him and his friends to get drunk in - whilst leaving me at home wondering if he’s ever coming home. Lots of rows about how he’s not even considering my feelings- he’s sorry won’t happen again. things ok for a few days, then happens again.

now his mum is home- he is now the ‘concerned son’. Mum needs me etc- without actually doing anything for her.

last weekend Saturday, he was at work and said he will be home soon (this was 4ish) and we would then go get food (from a place we wanted to try). He turned up at 9.30. I was peeved. He was drunk. I didn’t talk to him (I know not to argue when he’s had a drink as don’t achieve anything). Still had a row, because I’m a miserable cow- he tried to leave- so I took his car keys off him. He was drunk and would have killed someone. He then spat at me twice. He stormed out, whilst I’m crying and I assume went to pub. He came home at 1am. I pretended to be asleep. He got up Sunday and went to work. Didn’t hear from him. He came home Sunday hardly spoke. Went to work monday didn’t speak. Came home we had a chat- kind of thought we were making progress.

tuesday, he’s at work- calls me says he won’t be late back and he will get food from the place we wanted to try. 6.30- I’ll be an hour. 9.30 home and leaves the take out bag in front of me- apparently I’m a miserable cow and ungrateful. He left and went to his mums- she doesn’t need him turning up drunk!
he hasn’t been home since.

im in the wrong. He’s stressed - (from my point of view I’d be stressed if my mum was as poorly as her but he’s not exactly the doting son) I’m pushing him to do stuff - the only thing I’ve asked for is for him to be home at a reasonable time and spend time with me. But that’s wrong.

I haven’t slept for days. I’ve got the worst headache and I’m numb. I haven’t done anything wrong- or have I?

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StuckHurtDone · 14/04/2024 07:54

The phone has also been cut off

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FlakyPanda · 14/04/2024 08:15

Fantastic about the phone, I hope it means he can’t send manipulative texts to your neighbour and mum, at least in the short term.

StuckHurtDone · 14/04/2024 08:23

Oh he’s still doing it now. Fucking done with his shit. Im now emotionally abusing him apparently

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StuckHurtDone · 14/04/2024 08:23

Oh he’s still doing it now. Fucking done with his shit. Im now emotionally abusing him apparently

Pathetic little man boy. Good enough for him.

eggplant16 · 14/04/2024 09:08

I don't understand how a neighbour is involved?

Anyway, hopo you are doing OK.

StuckHurtDone · 14/04/2024 09:09

My neighbour has known him for years

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Thefutureisourownpath · 14/04/2024 10:10

I am very worried for your mental health. Can you ask for an emergency counselling appointment and explain what’s going on to work and take some time off. No contact is the only way - no contact with any of them. No flying monkeys etc

StuckHurtDone · 14/04/2024 11:28

He’s just left in the back of a police car after turning up and threatening me with an angle grinder and smashing my shed up

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Ilikewinter · 14/04/2024 11:41

Well, that can only go in your favour OP, not that im saying that was a nice thing to go through. Stay strong

whatsitcalledwhen · 14/04/2024 11:43

Jesus Christ. I know he will have bail conditions imposed on him but that doesn't mean he'll keep to them so is there anyone you can stay with for a while? Ideally someone he doesn't know the address of so he's unlikely to show up there?

What a horrific experience, poor you.

Were the police helpful? Have they provided you with any support contacts re domestic abuse?

StuckHurtDone · 14/04/2024 11:51

Police were kind. They helpfully took the rest of his stuff and put it in his car (they also drove his car to the station). I am waiting for someone to come back and take statement. What a shit show of a life.
he won’t come back now, he has no reason to.

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StuckHurtDone · 14/04/2024 11:51

Police were kind. They helpfully took the rest of his stuff and put it in his car (they also drove his car to the station). I am waiting for someone to come back and take statement. What a shit show of a life.
he won’t come back now, he has no reason to.

I really hope he doesn’t come back. It might be a good idea to ask about taking an injunction/restraining order out against him when the police come to take your statement. At least it is then very clearly logged that he is not to contact you or come near you. If he breaches this, you can then report. Wishing you all the best.

Iudncuewbccgrcb · 14/04/2024 12:11

its worth flagging up to the police if you are speaking to them again that his mum is potentially vulnerable to his abuse as well.

they won't be able to do much about it unless she also makes a complaint (which she won't) but what they may/should do is make a safeguarding referral for her to the local authority. Again they won't do much if she says she is happy to have him there but it will put her on the radar of Adult Social Care and offer support if she wants it.

Even if nothing comes back from the Claire's Law request (aka know as a domestic violence disclosure) if anyone makes one in the future for him then what he has done to you could be disclosed to any future girlfriends (not your personal details, just details of his abuse). Worth bearing in mind if you are considering whether or not to support prosecution

Nicole1111 · 14/04/2024 12:22

Ask the police to put an alert on your address so any call they get from you prompts someone to be sent out immediately. Also ask for a non molestation order and a referral to a domestic abuse charity.

TheShellBeach · 14/04/2024 12:36

Well, he's shown his true colours.
I hope he'll stay away now, but he probably won't.

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TheShellBeach · 14/04/2024 12:56

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You should definitely RTFT before making comments like this.

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TheShellBeach · 14/04/2024 13:05

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At least read all the OP's posts. Then you'd know that she kicked the man out several days ago and that he's now been arrested for threatening her and destroying her shed.

Iudncuewbccgrcb · 14/04/2024 13:08

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When I can't be bothered to read the full thread I click out of it rather than add a comment when I've no idea if it might be completely insensitive or irrelevant.

Just a thought

StuckHurtDone · 14/04/2024 13:40

The police will arrange a one time visit to collect the rest of his stuff.
I just want him to pay for the shed and be done. Out of my life.

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TheShellBeach · 14/04/2024 13:43

You sound really resolute to me, OP.
You're determined to get him out of your life at last.

StuckHurtDone · 14/04/2024 13:44

That was a new low. I can’t get any lower than rock bottom

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StuckHurtDone · 14/04/2024 13:45

I am blocking everyone who knows him. I’ve got nothing to say to anyone

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eggplant16 · 14/04/2024 13:52

Hope very much you are safe. Glad the police were kind.

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