Ex has just hurt DS aged 7

[moryn]

Ez has DS 3 nights and I have him 4.

Had just got in from work and received a phone call from ex’s phone but it was DS. He was distressed saying that his dad has hurt him.

He was ‘grabbing’ him with force and throw him onto the bed. He was also swearing at him multiple times and used the F word. DS said he was hurting him and felt very unsafe.

I could hear ex in the background saying that DS has kicked off as they were leaving a BBQ ‘as usual, as he does every week’.

I immediately went to pick him up. DS extremely distressed, saying he was/is scared. Is repeatedly asking me to lock all the doors and windows as he’s scared his dad will come back and hurt him. He says he doesn’t feel safe right now.

DS has been crying saying he never thought he’d have to go through something like this.

WTF do I do? Of course comforting him and lots of cuddles.

You don't think OP is right to simply believe what her son is telling her?

Yes.

Why do you say that. She should definitely speak to her ex.

If it was the other way around & mom was accused would people be say call the police. I think get some other info if not from dad then someone who was at the bbq or his parents. If the son had meltdowns before it might be wise to be cautious , if still unhappy with response still call NSPCC they could advise they have a 24hr helpline. None of us know the right course of action only mom knows, she knows the child but also dad if this behaviour out of character.

Exactly! Well said.