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I would rather die then leave, but I can't cope staying

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Forevertrappedhere · 12/11/2024 12:05

I could write here forever.
Endlessly.

My husband and I have be together for 10 years.
He is massively horrifically, unbearably abusive.
He is also a closeted bisexual.

Where to start?

He enjoys causing distress. There isnt a single day i can count in the last 5 years where he has spoke 'linearly'

Example:
Me: Hey, do you fancy dinner now or later
Him: Ok
Me: Pardon?
Him: What?
Me: I asked about dinner
Him: Cool
Me: What would you prefer? Eat now or later?
Him: why are you asking again?
Me: (avoiding conflict or hell explode) - I didn't hear you, ould you tell me again?
Him: No.

Then rage becuase I did the wrong option.

He also has fake hallucinations and many other things
He has ADHD and claims ASD but no official diagnosis
He is a pathological liar and has created fake health issues, including forging medical notes before. Also created fake family etc
He is addicted to gay porn and the gay version of hentai

He does nothing around the house. EVER.
He wont pay his own bills
I have to do everything including waking him for work, reminding him to check traffic. EVERYTHING. ALWAYS.

He fakes memory issues
He openly speaks about how much he hates women and the world and how hurting me balances that out for him. He smirks and smiles

He hits me all the time. Daily.

I get so anxious and stutter arounf him and he mocks me. I ask him what he would prefer as one day he wants option 1 and the other day same scenerio option 2 (Like dinner above) and if i get it wrong he will rage.

He has tried to drown me and strangle me.

Hes had a previous custodial for his assault on me

This is the tiniest tip of the iceberg. He is ALWAYS angry. ALWAYS. Recently he has said its not about me faking not being upset. I have to prove that im not upset on the inside either. He will beat me and then say my kisses an hour later dont feel like I really love him.

I am currently pregnant after several losses. I have a 5 year old and a 1 year old.

I don't have enough to start over but i do have the most loving supportive family.

I can't leave as I feel so guilty. When we first got together he was such a hopeless moron that i did everything. Even now without me he wouldnt be able to do life AT ALL. No cooking, no cleaning, no socialising, he wont even get to work on time. He has no common sense or initiative

The guilt comes from the fact that he says he is like this due to childhood SA at school and that he doesnt want to be so evil but hes just built that way now. If i leave he cries and begs and promises to change. Threatens suicide. Has even ended up on the motorway before. I always end up going back. I always feel so awful for leaving, like ive done the worst thing imaginable. I ended up thinking oh i must love him. Its an addiction but SO strong.

But i hate him. Im terrified of him.

Yday he held me down and spat on me several times becuase I didnt go to bed when commanded and told him to go away as i was exhasuted, hormonal and grieving.

Is there hope? Has anyone left and stayed happy? Will I ever be understood and heard? Is there any point fighting? im too old - 36, fat and exhasuted to be loved. too ugly too.

I keep thinking maybe hell change. I keep buying books for him, sending videos, paying for therapy. Nothing works.

Someone help. I just want out of here. Sometimes I want to die. I just want to be free

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Forevertrappedhere · 23/12/2024 22:36

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Why I wanted one isnt relevant - the loss is the same.
It wasnt planned or even desired. But once it happened I wanted it wholly and desperately.
I am not planning on going back. I am planning on never seeing him again until I can spit on his grave. However I am battling the thoughts of wanting to go back. Its hard to explain, i know it doesnt make much sense.

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MyrtleStrumpet · 23/12/2024 22:57

Losing a child, whether in pregnancy or when that child is middle-aged is a tragedy for its mother. You are rightly grieving your loss.

And your brain has been locked into this pattern with him for years and it will take time to resolve.

It is possible to hold two contradictory thoughts at the same time - to miss him, while simultaneously wishing to never see him again.

It's also OK to acknowledge that because it makes it easier to bear.

You are doing so well. Your courage shines through. And you are mourning the loss of your child at the same time as mourning the loss of what your marriage could have been and what he kept promising it was or would be - not what it actually was.

It's OK to just sit with these difficult emotions. Just be. You are stronger than the emotions and they will wash over you. When you are ready you will be able to move on.

mayorofcasterbridge · 23/12/2024 23:05

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What a cruel post.

Pipconkermash · 23/12/2024 23:07

Forevertrappedhere · 23/12/2024 22:36

Why I wanted one isnt relevant - the loss is the same.
It wasnt planned or even desired. But once it happened I wanted it wholly and desperately.
I am not planning on going back. I am planning on never seeing him again until I can spit on his grave. However I am battling the thoughts of wanting to go back. Its hard to explain, i know it doesnt make much sense.

It is trauma bond. A bond borne from the utter destabilisation, of every part of everything, by abuse. And anyone who doesn’t understand should begin by at least googling it.

mayorofcasterbridge · 23/12/2024 23:08

Sending hugs @Forevertrappedhere.

I'm so sorry about your baby. It's another layer of pain. Every day though you are moving forward. Focus on your little ones and your future together.

I hope you have a peaceful Christmas and that Santa is good to the babies xx

excelledyourself · 23/12/2024 23:36

I've only just come across your thread. Possibly one of the worst I have ever read on here.

I'm so glad to read that you have left. Possibly the most glad I have ever been to read an update.

You are obviously struggling to see it yourself, but you are so brave.

I'm sorry for the loss of your baby Flowers

You and your children deserve peace, and every happiness. Please trust us that that is true, and keep going.

Wishing you all the very best.

Fleetheart · 24/12/2024 09:59

@Forevertrappedhere dont underestimate how strong you have been. I agree with some of the previous posters who say that your brain has been hard wired. You have been through an unimaginable amount and so you really do need to be kind to yourself. Not easy I know but I promise will get easier. I know this from experience. Actually anti anxiety medication helped me a lot but I know it’s not for everyone. However, keep on keeping on and believe me one day you will wake up and go “Oh I feel ok today”. Love to you and your children ☀️

DuckbilledSplatterPuff · 24/12/2024 10:30

So sorry for your loss Flowers. Thinking of you and hoping that you and your little family can have a peaceful Xmas

OliveLeader · 31/12/2024 15:25

I am so very sorry for your loss OP. It was a further trauma when you are already going through so much.

There is going to come a time in your life again when you are happy, and safe, and free from the emotional misery this man has caused you. It doesn’t feel like it now but it is waiting for you. You are still in the very early days of a brutal process; better ones are coming.

You are so brave and so powerful. One day you will see and feel that yourself.

Plastictrees · 31/12/2024 15:26

How are you doing @Forevertrappedhere ?

JawsCushion · 31/12/2024 15:32

He'll never understand but I get the desire to make him as I want my now ex H to understand exactly how bad his behaviour is. I've been left with a medical deification because of it and of course our children are hurt though they tell me they are fine.

Keep going and lean on your parents. You're lucky to have them.

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RTFH.

MangshorJhol · 31/12/2024 15:54

Sorry I just have! My apologies. My internet cut off for a bit and I saw the first few posts. My apologies again: the OP has clearly done amazingly well.

OP, you keep talking about no one ever loving you. You have to love yourself. Your parents love you. Your kids adore you. You don't need another man or another baby right now. You need to repair what you have.

MangshorJhol · 31/12/2024 15:55

(I have reported my post and asked for it be deleted) @Plastictrees

DevilledEgg · 06/01/2025 23:09

Thinking of you xx

Plastictrees · 12/01/2025 09:54

Hello @Forevertrappedhere how are you doing? I really hope this can be your year of healing.

FrequentlyAskedQuestion · 12/01/2025 11:49

Still thinking of you @Forevertrappedhere .

As the days get longer, minute by minute, so I hope you are finding peace minute by minute.

You have done so well.

MyrtleStrumpet · 27/01/2025 11:42

I know it's been some time @Forevertrappedhere, but I think of you often and I hope you are OK.

If you've gone back, it's understandable and rest assured there is support for you here. If you haven't gone back then it's amazing what you've achieved. We hope you are well xx

MyrtleStrumpet · 19/02/2025 20:54

Thinking of you, @Forevertrappedhere

I hope your silence means you are safe. You don't owe us an update. This is just to let you know we are here, even if you are back with him. Take care.

Rockdaylia44 · 19/02/2025 21:38

Hope you're well and safe and didn't go back to the vile specimen

recipientofraspberries · 19/02/2025 23:47

We're here for you if you ever wanted to chat again, OP. And please don't ever worry about being judged, whatever your life looks like right now.

MyrtleStrumpet · 17/03/2025 21:30

Hi @Forevertrappedhere

I hope you're OK. I'm still watching this thread in case you need to talk.

Wishing you the best xx

Rockdaylia44 · 18/03/2025 06:09

This is one of the worst things I've ever read. Poor lady. Really hope you r safe and have left this cruel evil piece of shit. Go to your loving family you DONT have to live like this EVER. Sending best wishes x x

Forevertrappedhere · 22/04/2025 19:30

I come back here often and read this thread.
I am OK, thank you to those that have messaged on here.
I hope to be back one day with a lot more to say and a lot more joy
In the mean time I just wanted to say again, those that messaged and posted on here, thank you, thank you, thank you

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