My husband says I’m selfish for being afraid of the dark-

[Zimp]

In the middle of the night last night I got up to my crying 5 year old. The corridor light which is normally on, was off so I turned it back on, leaving it on at its (usual) dimmest level.

I have Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from repeated adverse childhood experiences and have always slept with the light on. My husband knew this when we met has never raised this as a problem. He knows that I have horrendous nightmares.

Last night, when I got back from putting her back to sleep, he demanded I put the hallway light off, yelling ‘you’re Selfish, F*ing Selfish!’ over and over again.

Am I going mad, or is this unkind and horrible behaviour from someone who supposedly loves me?

If i’m sleeping and DP puts the light on my response is ‘babeee its too brightt aghh’ not to become verbally abusive, it’s unacceptable regardless of the circumstances.

What a horrible man. It’s really not normal to swear at your partner like that. Maybe he should get up for the child next time.