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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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Causewerethespecialtwo · 29/09/2024 18:31

Ahh so lovely to see an update from you. I read a lot of threads on Mumsnet but yours really stood out to me and I’ve thought about you over the 6 months and wished well for you. You have come a bloody long way this year. You should be so proud of yourself…… this stranger on the internet is proud of you!

StuckHurtDone · 29/09/2024 18:33

Urgh he’s not even a kitten anymore!!! He’s grown so quickly and is an asshole 🫣🤣but I love him!!! He knows I snooze my alarm, so jumps on my head when it goes off, then snuggles under the duvet when I snooze!! When it goes off again he makes sure I get up for breakfast!! Just what I needed! He makes me smile xx

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StuckHurtDone · 29/09/2024 18:35

Causewerethespecialtwo · 29/09/2024 18:31

Ahh so lovely to see an update from you. I read a lot of threads on Mumsnet but yours really stood out to me and I’ve thought about you over the 6 months and wished well for you. You have come a bloody long way this year. You should be so proud of yourself…… this stranger on the internet is proud of you!

Bloody love you for that!! You, and everyone else wishing me well have a big place in my heart for wanting more and pushing me to get to this place! I’ll be forever grateful 💕

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RickyGervaislovesdogs · 29/09/2024 18:44

Fantastic to read a good outcome. Gorgeous kitty too.

Mum5net · 29/09/2024 18:58

What a star you are @StuckHurtDone !
Big love to you and kitty. Great news, too, about work. You did it all yourself. Lots of us can learn from you and your resourcefulness.

AnneKipankitoo · 29/09/2024 19:19

Brilliant !
Your cat is still absolutely gorgeous.

Rain11 · 29/09/2024 19:26

Oh wow, I've just spent the last hour or so reading this thread.... congratulations on getting the strength that you needed to better things in your life. I hope everything keeps going better and better from now on.

Your cat is beautiful.

TheShellBeach · 29/09/2024 20:02

StuckHurtDone · 29/09/2024 18:08

Well here we are…. 6 months on from my post! It has flown by. I just want to say thanks again for all the support! I have NC blocked on everything and I’m finally finding my feet. I’ve progressed In my job and am slowly loving life!!!

Yay! Well done @StuckHurtDone that's an amazing update.

TheShellBeach · 29/09/2024 20:13

Aw look at the puss!
Beautiful 🐈.

FasterMichelin · 29/09/2024 20:18

What a loser he is. Sorry excuse for a man.

Runnerinthenight · 30/09/2024 01:03

Your are done get rid!

FlakyPanda · 30/09/2024 15:38

Lovely update, brilliant work @StuckHurtDone and what a beautiful cat 🤩 xx

ghostyslovesheets · 30/09/2024 23:54

Awww he is beautiful 😻 what a handsome boy x

itsmylife7 · 01/10/2024 00:27

Another stranger wishing you well OP

your cat is gorgeous

AquaCrow · 01/10/2024 00:56

I'm so pleased to see your update OP. Well done.

BigTubOfLard · 01/10/2024 06:31

I also remembered your post and actually Googled it this morning to see if there was an update - and there is! I am so pleased that you've made your life's pieces click into place. Best wishes to you and the cat 🐾😸

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