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Dh is leaving me.....(long, sorry)

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spacecadet · 17/01/2006 15:12

my dh and i have been together for 10 years, we met when i moved just a few doors away from him.
he was single after a marriage break up and i was a lone parent with 2 kids aged 4 and 2.
we didnt move in together for 3 years, then we bought a house on the same estate and married in 1999,i can honestly say that we were blissfully happy, we were comfortably off as i worked full time too and he told me on our wedding day that it was the happiest day of his life.
i broached the subject of us having children together and he said he didnt want any, he was happy as things were, however in june 2000, he changed his mind and i was pregnant a month later.
thats when it all started going down hill, i had a dreadful pregnancy, suffered from hyperemesis, in the first 5 months and then spd, then i was induced and had a difficult birth as ds was 9lb 7 requiring heaps of stitching as i had a 3rd degree tear and then ds stopped breathing and was rushed to special care.
after that i developed pnd and the first year of ds's life was spent in a blur and my marriage suffered, we also sufered finacial setbacks as due to my depression i couldnt return to work as early as id hoped. then just as i was starting to feel good again and things were getting back on track, i fell pregnany again with dd(i had a coil in), and although i didnt suffer with the pregnancy and birth etc, i developed a balance disorder after she was born, a blood clot in the leg, then later a blood clot to the lung, i have gone on to lose 2 babies, one at 16 weeks and one at 23 weeks in oct.
subsequently, my marriage just seems to have fallen apart, i have gained 4 stone since i married dh and i sensed that he didnt really find me attractive.
he starts a new job in a week in wales, which was supposed to be a new start for us as it meant i could go back to being near my family, but i would have to stay here and sell the house.
last night he told me that he didnt think he loved me anymore, just like that, he said he hadnt been happy since ds was born 5 years ago!
he confessed that he had fantasised about slkeeping with my neighbour and said he didnt find me attractive anymore.
he said he has stayed as he loves his kids but cant cope with my balance disorder either and also said that he thinks having children has ruined our marriage.
he said when he goes on saturday, we will be seperated and ive got to fend for myself.
i havent stopped crying all morning from worry(im not sure how i feel about dh), ive got 4 kids, im recovering from pneumonia and hes going and leaving me with no money. i feel very depressed, i cant think straight.
sorry for the really long post.

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spacecadet · 18/01/2006 10:41

yes i have as i dealt with it all, he will only be on 2 thousand more until his probationary period is up.

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LadySherlockofLGJ · 18/01/2006 12:45

Even my DH is gunning for him.

I have told a few of my RL friends about his shocking behaviour, one of whom said she hopes he dies roaring and screaming for a priest.

Marina · 18/01/2006 12:46

Spacecadet, I am really sorry to hear about this. What a piece of work to do this to you.
My dh is after him too LGJ.
Great advice from custy and others on here. Wish we could all do more to help.

spacecadet · 18/01/2006 13:07

thanks marina, although ive come to realise that id rather be on my own than with someone who obviously resented me.

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spacecadet · 18/01/2006 16:02

just done the school run and feel as though i have been run over by a bus, im so shattered. no claim form arrived from either tax credits or dss

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rummum · 18/01/2006 16:13

So sorry to hear about this...

Where abouts do you live..

spacecadet · 18/01/2006 16:14

cambridgeshire.

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MarsOnLife · 18/01/2006 16:16

hi spacey

AlmostAnAngel · 18/01/2006 16:17

hi mars thanks for email ,,something in post at weekend

spacecadet · 18/01/2006 16:19

hi again mars!

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Miaou · 18/01/2006 16:21

God I really wish I could help you out spacey, can't believe you are in this awful situation.

I know this was gone over in your previous thread about school runs etc, but isn't there some way of organising someone to do the school run for you? I am seriously concerned that doing drop offs and pick ups is going to send you back under. If you don't know anyone well enough to ask, could the teacher help you? (ie she may know who lives nearby and could ask if they could help you out).

fuzzywuzzy · 18/01/2006 16:22

spacecadet can you not apply for tax credits online...or is that a really stupid suggestion??

lou33 · 18/01/2006 16:23

I know we spoke for a long time last night on msn, but i have only just read this. It seems like the last few years have been utterly miserable for you, his behaviour has been appalling and unjustifiable. While the way he has gone about announcing this separataion is cold and heartless, i have a feeling it may be the best thing to have happened to you in a while, and you will find yourself a stronger and happier person because of it , in the long run, and if you want to somewhere down the line, you will find someone who is worthy of your love and affection.

(btw, the email address you used i never check, use the one i am available on through cat for now x)

choccywoccydoodaa · 18/01/2006 16:23

Have followed your thread and am just so sorry this has happened to you. I will paypal you something just to help a little and I wish you strength in getting through this. What a spineless dh and father that man is....

spacecadet · 18/01/2006 16:31

thanks lou, could mail me your current email addy to ezzywezzy@msn, thanks as you hay to pay 5 pounds to cat, and i subscribed not long ago(meanie alert) but obviously my money is tight.
fuzzywuzzy, the tax credits website is currently not operational due to the high levels of fraudulent claims, it was on the news today.

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sunchowder · 18/01/2006 16:31

SC thinking of you today. I posted you some money on PayPal yesterday, I hope you received it alright. Please see if you can hire someone with this extra money to do the school runs and help around the house until you are feeling more fit. I can post you something more, I am paid monthly. I hope things start looking up for you.

spacecadet · 18/01/2006 16:34

sunchowder, yes and did and im truly grateful, i did email back, hopefully you got the email, i think the paypal money will be doing my food shopping!

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SoupDragon · 18/01/2006 16:35

spacecadet, if you email [email protected] they'll set you up to CAT for free as you've subscribed.

Currently drumming my talons waiting for my Paypal funding link thingy to get set up.

sunchowder · 18/01/2006 16:35

I wish it could have been more. Hopefully I can send you more on the 31st.

spacecadet · 18/01/2006 16:36

ok will do soupy.

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spacecadet · 18/01/2006 16:37

sunchowder it was more than generous honestly.

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Caribbeanqueen · 18/01/2006 16:44

Have emailed you sc.

sunchowder · 18/01/2006 16:45

SC - do not even consider tracking and paying me back. I am so glad to do this for you. It means a lot to me to be able to help you in some small way. Your situation really touches me deeply. I don't want you to feel helpless. Having to deal with your health along with this type of devastation in your relationship -- I can't even imagine it. Positive thoughts and love coming your way.

Aero · 18/01/2006 17:12

Only just seen this - I'm so sorry sc. Echo everything everyone has said, sorry I haven't anything more helpful I can add, but will be thinking of you.

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