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ExH brought his dog in my house without permission

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CfCfCftooMuch · 05/11/2024 19:08

ExH just dropped off his dog in my house. For me to look after, even though i had said no to looking after him. The dc let Exh and dog in when i was out. They love that dog and of course had no knowledge of anything.

ExH is gone now for two weeks. Abroad. He just walked out and took off to the airport, leaving dog behind.

I've got two dc and two cats and work long hours. The cats have never spent a night/day alone in the house with this dog. He is kind and mellow, but a large breed. Size of a wolf.
I've contacted a dog shelter and might have to go to go through rspca.

Posting to tell someone. This is just one of many many ways he always finds a way to use me or control my life. I didn't want any of this. And now im left here calling shelters (which im asked to pay for), calling womens aid, calling rspca, figuring out how to do this without upsetting the dc, texting exH to sort out care if he doesn't want me to take this further, posting here for support, trying to figure out tomorrow with sorting out the kids, my work, other stuff, business meeting and my actual day job. Honestly?! Wtf!!!

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CfCfCftooMuch · 10/11/2024 13:04

This thread highlights how difficult it is to understand and ask for help for non-physical abuse.
Many so-called helpers blame you for somewhow allowing your situation. Paint you as weak if you don't retaliate in an equally toxic way. Or just tell you to get on with it, essentially enabling the abuse.

I was with exh for nearly 20 years, and the manipulation techniques he uses were so skilled, that it was only through youtube and awareness about narcissistic personalities that i realised what i was dealing with. With people like that, you can never win. You are always doing the wrong thing, and they grab on anything they can find, to paint you in bad light to everyone else. Your friends, neighbours and even your kids.

So, i have learned that my strongest defence is to live a good, happy life true to my own values. In that way i can always hold my head uphighh and my dc know i am the reliable, safe, caring person in their lives. No matter what dad might say.

Dc are not stupid. They defend their dad, but i know they get their share of abuse, and i am their safety. They do know this dog-issue was wrong of dad, but they also know their mum does not take revenge on the innocent. I respect their love for this pet and do not use it to hurt them.

So, the exh will have to deal with the consequences. I've told everyone what happened, including his friend who agreed to have the dog. I thanked him, and said i was sorry he was also put on the spot by exh. I told him i love and care for the dog, but i have to work, my cats and thats why never agreed to having him. I'll email my divorce lawyer and detail my plans to apply for a restraining order if this ever happens again. The rspca have my details. I have text messages from a dog shelter.

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MrsAga · 10/11/2024 13:30

I think you’ve handled this situation admirably @CfCfCftooMuch
well done.

diddl · 10/11/2024 13:37

MrsAga · 10/11/2024 13:30

I think you’ve handled this situation admirably @CfCfCftooMuch
well done.

Yes I agree.

Op works long hours so her having the dog was always a non starter.

So what was the point to it all?

Well, not having the dog looked after that's for sure!

Oldnproud · 10/11/2024 13:44

@CfCfCftooMuch

I think you have dealt with this very well.

You showed ex (and the dc) that you won't just take everything he throws at you. Yes, he is still trying to make you suffer for it via the dc, but that can be overcome, whereas being seen to role over and let him walk all over you could have set a terrible example for the children in the long run - but I know you are already aware of that.

Just keep on modelling respectable and responsible behaviour to your dcs, as you have been doing, and hopefully they will see exactly how things really are when they become young adults, and will love you all the more for how you handle things.

Good luck going forward, and stay strong.

BrightOrangeDahlias · 10/11/2024 20:38

You have so much insight and integrity, OP, I think you've handled this brilliantly Flowers

haje · 11/11/2024 20:49

Just catching up. Bloody well done@CfCfCftooMuch

Glad my first post helped. Sorry other alleged trained posts were so ridiculous.

Stay strong. Pm me anytime.

Toastyfeetbythefire · 28/11/2024 12:26

You sound like a wonderful person @CfCfCftooMuch
Sending you love and strength 🌷

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