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dont tell me to leave him,, is it ever just that easy,,,

261 replies

dillydallydolly · 11/07/2010 22:03

my head is spinning. I dont really have the guts to talk to any of my friends about what is going on (and has been happening since we first started going out when I think back) between me and my partner,, because of the subject matter and also because am not very good at talking about the deep and meaningful stuff with my friends and also I know that if I was hearing from my friend what I have to say then I would be like 'you need to leave the relationship its not healthy for you or your kids and what if it gets worse he'll never change'
I dont think I could leave him and Im not sure I want to!?!?

We went out for his birthday meal just us two at night(rare!), no kids (very rare) it was sooo nice a really good evening and we were getting on so well. We got home to the baby awake (let the babysitter go) so I went to settle him which took a while so went straight to bed as we both had work the next day. The wine had gotten to me and I vaguely remember him getting into bed so I have no idea when it happened but I know it did even though Im still feeling in shock about it I think, I woke up screaming as he anally raped me. Its not the first time its happened but its never been while I was aleep before and he was so upset from me being so hurt and shocked and upset last time he said it would never happen again and was really sorry so I thought but it has happened again n this time he hasnt even tried to be sorry, say sorry or even look sorry about it hes barely spoken to me but to be honest we havent had much time together since it happened (last thursdaynight/fridaymornin) anyway but my heads been spinning since it happened,, last time i walked out the back door n said i was leaving him obviously i never did and he was so upset we 'got over it' iykwim, I just dont know what to do for the best or maybe I do and I dont have the guts to do it.
I woke our daughter up with my screaming and she saw me slamming our bedroom door and shaking and i went slept in her room told her i had had a very bad dream when she asked the next day.

Tonight was the first time we could of really talked about what happened and hes gone to watch the world cup final at the local!? i text him n said it really says a lot about what he feels about our relationship that the footy is his priority especially considering what we need to sort out. Also Im so sore I want to go to a doctor and get checked but im too scared i dont think he even realises that. he really dosent care i think he thinks i'll put up with everything and anything and im scared that i will,, he needs to never do this too me again but i realise now he will because hes made no effort to show me otherwise. when i got out of the bedroom i could hear him punching the walls so i know he felt bad then, im so tired and i dont even know if i should sleep in our bed tonight incase he comes back drunk,, how did i get into this insane situation?? im going now as i think ive waffled a bit and sorry im not even going to preview this i needed to tell someone and really just get it off my chest so maybe tomorrow i can think straight maybe!

OP posts:
Mouseface · 15/07/2010 14:43

Well said Gigantaur.

Take the pressure off DDD. She has enough to deal with right now.

Support and respect her.

TheLadyOfTheGreenKirtle · 15/07/2010 14:46

agree with gigantaur too. hope you are ok dilly.

Alambil · 15/07/2010 15:48

well said

also, Womens Aid will still help DDD even if she can't leave right now; they do fully understand how difficult it is, so please don't think you won't get any help, Dilly x

chaosisawayoflife · 15/07/2010 19:40

DDD - how are you doing now?

cheesesarnie · 15/07/2010 21:17

dilly-ive just caught up on this.hope your ok.

ruthosaurus · 15/07/2010 21:58

Thinking of you, hope you are okay.

mrsbuggywinkle · 15/07/2010 22:14

Another one thinking of you and hoping that you and your DD are ok.

wukter · 15/07/2010 22:22

I have no wisdom to add, DDD, but have been thinking of you over the last couple of days and sending you good wishes.

Do please come back to post here, there are so many wise and good women here who can offer real support and advice. (And people like me who can offer only good wishes, but offer them wholeheartedly)

TheLadyOfTheGreenKirtle · 16/07/2010 17:15

hope you are ok x

usedtobe · 16/07/2010 18:47

thinking of you love hope youre ok xxx

mathanxiety · 16/07/2010 19:29

Hope you've managed to be seen, hope you've talked to WA. Hope you're safe.

Gigantaur · 16/07/2010 19:41

if you are around, please do come and let us know you are ok.

Jux · 16/07/2010 19:44

ddd, am thinking of you and hoping you are managing, whatever your situation. We all wish you well here and hope that whatever you do you feel able to come back to MN; we will welcome you with open arms and no judgement, just support and kindness.

YouKnowNothingoftheCrunch · 17/07/2010 09:07

ddd, I just wanted to say, don't feel bad about coming back if you didn't make it to the hospital. The most important thing is that you have somewhere you can be honest and get support. We may encourage you to do something, but if you can't manage it then please still come here to talk things through.

You will be hearing a lot of things from him that will normalize what he's done. If you ever need another perspective and to check what is real from what he is twisting then please post. We want to support you and make sure you are safe. You're still in shock at the moment, that's understandable. And you want to believe that you can sweep this under the carpet and go back. That's understandable too. But you can't undo what he has done.

Please post again. We're not here to judge you, we're here to support you x

Gigantaur · 17/07/2010 10:08

I must second every word of what Crunchy just said.

It is very very easy for people to urge you to get checked out, to get him reported and have him face the consequences of his actions. of course we wold all like to see that.
But I more than most understand how difficult that is.

If you search my name (and my old Mamazon profile) you will find a great number of posts detailing the horrific abuse i put up with from xp.

I was raped and beaten daily. Sat here now, if i had read my stpry i would be screaming at the screen for me to tell someone, to get him arrested and charged.
But I simply couldn't have my childrens father arrested. I didn't want to face the embarrassment of giving statements and having medical reports taken.
The pain of having the man i loved marched away in handcuffs and facing a prison term.

I do know how you feel and i would totally understand if you are back at home having a calm period with your DP and wanting to forget all about this incident.

Don't feel you can't come back and tell us just that. I for one will not allow anyone to attack you for it. not that i think anyone would.

Do let us know ho you are getting on.

blinder · 17/07/2010 11:19

Yes I hope you are still reading this thread DDD and that you can come back for some unconditional support with no judgements from us.

ItsGraceActually · 17/07/2010 12:20

Yes, I second what Crunchy & Gigantaur said, too I wouldn't like you to feel bullied here, Dilly!

Hope you're okay and doing well (and plotting )

PurpleLostPrincess · 17/07/2010 13:02

Thinking of you DDD, you are getting some fab advice on here. Keep strong ((hugs))

bathbuns · 17/07/2010 13:13

Gigantaur you are always so fantastic on these thread. Very generous in sharing your horrific experiences and so calm and caring to those going through hell.

DDD thinking of you and hoping that you come back and let people know how you are. Whatever the circumstances and whatever you've decided.

TheLadyOfTheGreenKirtle · 18/07/2010 09:35

i hope you are ok dilly x

Gigantaur · 18/07/2010 13:55

Thank you.

AnyFucker · 18/07/2010 14:13

I second bathbuns

I always read Gigantaurs advice very carefully on these kinds of threads

Mouseface · 18/07/2010 15:42

'Please post again. We're not here to judge you, we're here to support you x'

In every sense of the word, support. Pure and simple.

xphantomflanflingerx · 18/07/2010 20:34

If you stay with this guy it WILL happen again.And again.This guy has raped you and left you in pain.He has no respect for you or your feelings and you do not deserve to have to put up with this or be treated in this way.Do you really want to live the rest of your life in fear? That when you go to bed (a place of safety more than any other) that he might come in drunk and violate you? It doesn't matter what friends or relatives think about it if you leave him. This is your life and you need to do what is right for you.If you stay with him you will only end up hating him and resenting him for what he has done.He hasn't just done this once he has done it twice.Enough is enough.
You need to go and see your Dr.You are obviously in pain and need looking at asap.Please don't leave it, your health is so important.Also find someone you can confide in and trust.That is the first step to empowering yourself.Don't ever suffer alone and in silence because it will only make it worse.

xphantomflanflingerx · 18/07/2010 20:38

The face that he hasn't even said sorry, or shown any kind of remorse says to me that he has complete disregard for your feelings.I think you know that this has to come to an end.No one deserves that kind of treatment.I hope you saw the Dr, Dilly.Will keep looking on here for further posts ((hugs))