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

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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!

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mathanxiety · 19/07/2010 03:44

I'm guessing coming home to reality, with the baby crying and you having to go and settle him burst his little 'evening out' bubble so fast that he became furious and decided to hurt you as payback for (A) spending time with the baby when he probably thought your attention should all have been on him, and (B) you and the baby being suddenly part of 'reality' that was so different from the night out, so therefore something to be angry about, and there you were, ready and set up for your punishment.....

I hope the shock has worn off and that you're recovering some energy, and seeing things clearly.

TheLadyOfTheGreenKirtle · 22/07/2010 09:13

how are you doing dilly? please let us know you are ok.

dillydallydolly · 23/07/2010 20:52

Just to let you all know that i am ok, mostly. I made it to the gum clinic and they were great the nurse and doctor were really understanding and helpful, medically i am fine and they did there best to pass me on to a specialist doctor to do some forensic but when they got back to the doctor at the gum apparently after two days the chances arent really any good to get anything from what happened.
I do keep telling meself to be strong but its hard because i keep getting so angry with him and snappy and although im not terrified of him doing it again im resigned to the fact that he will at some point and its driving me slowly mad and making me very sad about what should have been for my family. Yes my dad did treat my mum very badly but she was strong enough to get rid when we were very young and have been thinking alot about that too, i think it was when we were my childrens ages, which is making me feel awful aswell as she had a terribly tough life on her own and we hardly ever at all saw him which by everyones accounts was a good thing.
I have to go back to the gum clinic for test results and another hepatitis jab next week and i have a contact to ring for some councilling but i havent done so yet, mainly because its only certain hours and very few to be honest but also because of my friends wedding which is tmrw now so i decided to not 'do' anything till after that, thats also why i havent posted for a while as it makes it all really real again for me (which is a good thing i know as it has helped so much) but i have looked and did see the posts after the troll posts which i didnt see but i want to say thankyou again for all the really supportive posts that you've all put.

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ThatVikRinA22 · 23/07/2010 21:13

sounds like your in limbo. knowing you need to do something but not sure what.

if you need time to sort out thats fine, but please dont bury your head in the sand and find excuse after excuse not to do something about this.

you are obviously a strong, resilient women. please use your strengths to stop this damaging you or your children. because it will in time to come.

enjoy the wedding, then please talk to womens aid and phone that number they gave you. you need to keep this real.

ItsGraceActually · 23/07/2010 21:17

It's great to hear from you, Dilly

Well done for getting yourself checked out; that took some guts after your let-down at the hospital. I'm so relieved you could talk to them; telling people in real life is important, as you know. I hope you do manage to get through to the counselling line, also how about ringing WA again?

It is ridiculous to have to live knowing something bad WILL happen again, just not when! It sometimes feels like living in a war zone, doesn't it - but you're in your own home, we're not at war and no wonder you feel angry!!

Have a brilliant time at the wedding, my love, you deserve some fun From what you said before, your friend will support you after she's back from her honeymoon. It was sweet of you to think about her happiness when you were in a state - you're a good friend.

Take care, stay safe and please post again. xx

Mouseface · 23/07/2010 21:26

I second what ItsGrace has said re taking care, keeping safe and posting again. xx

AmpleBosom · 23/07/2010 22:14

Well done dillydallydolly, so pleased you have posted. Stay strong

ruthosaurus · 24/07/2010 00:02

Good to hear from you, and good luck. You make a good point about grieving for what should have been: any relationship that is ending feels like doors closing, but it's not, it's windows to freedom opening. I truly hope you get the beautiful, free future with your children that you deserve. They have a brave mother.

YouKnowNothingoftheCrunch · 24/07/2010 17:31

Good to see an update dilly. Please come back and post again soon.

Although your mum had a tough time, imagine how much worse it would have been for you all if she'd stayed with him? Things are different now. It's not so isolating being a single parent, there is lots of support out there.

It doesn't matter that they don't have forensic evidence. You've been examined and there are notes on file about the physical damage done to you. This is a very good thing.

I hope the wedding goes well today. Keep moving forwards and be very careful.

Stay safe x

ruthosaurus · 06/08/2010 20:23

Dilly, are you okay? It's been a while. I hope your absence means that you're somewhere safe but can't get to a computer atm. Good luck, am thinking of you.

TheLadyOfTheGreenKirtle · 03/09/2010 19:46

still thinking of you

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