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Devastated is an understatement

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redtulip68 · 11/03/2012 10:26

I'm so sorry to hear about your situation Starling. Unfortunately I'm in a very similiar position at the moment. My husband of 12 years left the marital home at 10.05pm last Sunday when myself and our two children were in bed. Not warning, nothing ran out in the night the coward he obviously is. The last week has been hell. i've had to tell the children because he only wanted to do it over the phone or in a pub, not in the safe environment of their home.

Apparently he had met some3one on line that he had connected with emotional - nothig sexual had occurred until after he left, or so he is saying. Over the last week I've heard nothing but lies and more lies. He has left the home in in such a state that part is uninhabitable. Environmental Health have been in contact due to the number of vehicles is has left in the garden, carport and other areas that we own surrounding the property. Since leaving I have found out that my wiring is condemned, the oven and hob are a danger to myself and my children. Cant have a bath unless a plunger is used to get plugs out. Had no hot water, could only have heating on for 30 minutes at a time, only flush toilets if someone contorlled the stop cock. Its been a nightmare. But he is living with someone and 'needing time to think what he needs over' whlst I live with two children in disarray.

Found we didnt have any contents or buildings insurance because he hadnt got round to setting up a new policy, bills were out of control because he hadnt got round to getting new quotes - I would have done it but evey bill was in his name at the time, obviously they arent now! Joint mortgage so thats ok.

Apparently will leave his income in my account for the next three months so I can arrange reapirs - what makes him think I can afford them now he has done? Then I'm to live off benefits - I've already established I'm only entitled to 10.43 per month. This is just so unfair, I really dont understand what I've done. he doesnt understand that our children deserve the truth rather than his web of lies which he now stating - I left beuuase we were arguing, 1 argument one night last week.

Visited children after I arranged it - 1 hour, then spoke to me for 2.5 hours, mean at the state but got better. I asked him to come back explained I still loved him and he said he would seriously think about it. He said that he still loved me but didnt think we could work it out because he has left.

Cant tell my family that I want him home bacuse they cant stand him, but I cant help the way I feel. its been made worse becauseof comments he keeps making on facebook which mean I then have to fiedl emails, messages and calls from joint friends and work colleagues. I know I'm having to do all his dirty work, clearing his stuff because he told me to, making calls left right and centre because that's what I'm expected to do.

refuses to give contactable address and often truns mobile phone off - so even in an emergancy I wouldnt be able to contact him.

cant sleep, havent eaten since our initial argument on 2nd march. i know deep down he isnt coming back but my children are young and own has AS. One hates their father, the other is in limbo becuase of promises father has made and subsequently not kept.

Nothing in my world is the same. I just dont know what I should be saying or feeling. Sick to the stomach of crying on my own. the pain is unbearable.

Please excuse the mistakes its just that really cant think straight. spoke this morning and asked if the comments he made yesterday about coming back were true or yet another one of the catelogue of lies he has told this week. Chidlren are lashing out at each other. But its not helped by their father telling them that he left because I was arguing rather than the truth that he was having an affair. There were several incidents this morning and I made him tell the truth but its still only part - now telling the children he is sharing a house with another woman. I just want to know where we all stand. Not lie after lie

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meredeux · 21/04/2012 21:23

I don't like the implication of your headteacher's remark. Does it worry you? Sorry, I've never been a state employee so I only know how to interpret that as a private sector employee, but I know things are different on your side of the fence.

At the very least, s/he sounds like s/he is losing patience.

midwife99 · 21/04/2012 22:37

Go girl - getting your shit together & removing the mess from your life. Having down times & tears are natural but you are really amazing!!!

redtulip68 · 22/04/2012 08:08

I approached my boss re:comment Meredeux and quickly received an apology for the comment and the additional stress it has casued. Boss explained that it was unneccessary and nothing for me to worry about.

All I can do is take it as that but maybe record it with my union.

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meredeux · 22/04/2012 13:26

If there was a way of recording the comment and the apology without creating a stress with head, then i would. You don't want to make things worse, but comments like that don't come out of nowhere.

Have you had a lot of time off recently for one reason or another, maybe?

I am sorry you have this to deal with too. The sooner you box off your Ex so he isn't having a major impact on you, the better all round, it seems.

redtulip68 · 22/04/2012 14:10

AAARRDD refused to go with him so he took DS out to a supermarket for a cup of tea. He is 8! Anyway when he went son said 'Daddy has asked me to go on holiday with him and .' Daddy said she's not a bad person.' How I didnt explode on the spot I dont know. He has been left seven weeks and he is already trying to introduce to my DC. This will not be happening, I feel a sols t/c coming on tomorrow morning!

In addtion to that he's latest comment is that he wont be paying for a divorce so exactly how does he think this is going to happen? he wants to go to mediation but wont pay for that either! Can anyone spot a theme yet? He wants to be 'free of all of this' but doesnt seem to understand he needs to pay for it.

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meredeux · 22/04/2012 17:41

Surely he can be persuaded to hold off on this until he can show that he's in a secure relationship?

based on what the OW's ex told you, its probably only a matter of time until the new "relationship" ends. Can you just play for time (say the things your ex wants to hear even though you don't mean a word of it) and hope it is over before your children have to become embroiled in it?

redtulip68 · 23/04/2012 06:48

Having a few mixed feelings this morning. Got hospital appointment, work and need to make several telephone calls. I find the weekly anniversary of he's leaving at 10.07pm unbearable. I've tried everything to not think about it - sleep, reading, watching tv but nothing works and I find myself fully awake at the exact time he left the house on 4 March.

Whilst the incidents of crying have lessened I still miss him very much and I find the thoughts of the futurevery difficult. My boss has asked what my life plan is! I told her its to get through each day at the moment and be there for my children, this is still so new to me a life plan is something for the future not for now.

I have seen a couple of jobs closer to home and will start investigating those today and tomorrow. I just need to get this appointment out of the way as everything really han gs on this today.

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midwife99 · 23/04/2012 13:13

Hope you're ok at hospital today tulip. What do you miss about him? From your posts it sounds like life with your ex was that your house was unsafe, garden full of bikes & rubbish so you & DCs couldn't use it, insurance & bills unpaid, never went anywhere, had no social life & he treated you badly. Things are better now aren't they?

captainmummy · 23/04/2012 13:14

How did it go today redtulips? sounds like you have a stressful day.

Don't really understand why you say you 'miss him very much' - what about him do you miss? If it's just the company, the 'unit' you were, then of course you miss the human contact. But 'him'? Do you really? He soundslike someone i'd be glad to have a dh-shaped hole where he was.

Aren't you all better off mentally without him? Sorry if i sound harsh, but i've been on this thread since the beginning and haven't read a single redeeming word for him.

redtulip68 · 23/04/2012 19:22

What do I miss about him? Its the human contact, the fact that once the children are in bed I'm totally alone without another person who understands my day or the stresses I'm under at work.

As for hospital - well today I sat in a room where 'we' had sat during both pregnancies, with everyone there having a husband/boyfriend with them to share the joys of scans and hold the hands of their partner for consultation meetings. I sat alone waiting to find out what the future was going to hold. then had to deal with examinations and attitude from a nurse because my BP was high. Only to be told afterwards that it could be another year before they do anything because they have got to go through increased medication, removal of the lining of the womb and then surgery. Well thanks for that!

I cried all the way back to work then had to carry on with the usual things of the day. Consultant said I had to go to see GP tonuight so I did that too - more pills to take to try and stop all of this.

A stressful day to say the least.

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midwife99 · 23/04/2012 20:25

What's wrong love - gynae troubles? You sound low the last couple of days - can a real life friend or family member spend time with you some evenings after the DCs are in bed so you have the adult company you need?

midwife99 · 25/04/2012 14:46

Are you ok tulip?

redtulip68 · 26/04/2012 18:17

Hello Midwife99, I'm fine thanks. Unfortunately I wasnt well for a few days and as I've been given new meds they have reacted badly resulting in me blacking out one night but everything seems better now.

Haven't spoke to STBX this week so I feel ok, only cried at the hospital but not since - so thats good.

Received a letter from CSA today saying that STBX has got to pay £110 per week so at the moment I'm trying to consider whether I ask for it in advance when he gets paid or only a week basis in cash. I know that the latter coyuld have some problems bearing in mind what he is like with money.

Also recd 2nd draft letter from sols (the first having several errors in) and I've just agreed for it to be sent.

STBX upset our DS last night by calling at 8.20pm (bearing in mind he is 8 and should be in bed rather than waiting for a call from his absent father - no I wont be doing that again) when he said he was late calling because he had been viewing houses for him and OW. I just wish he wouldnt tell him what he is doing.

Anyway all is quiet at the moment fortunately!!!!

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midwife99 · 26/04/2012 18:20

I've always found it's better to let CSA collect the money from ex & then pay it into your account. That way they take action if he is late or misses a payment & you don't have to have any conflict with him in person. Hope you're feeling better love.

redtulip68 · 27/04/2012 05:54

T/c from STBX at 8pm to talk to DC, they were in bed. Explained had letter from CSA and that the amount they said should be pai. Explained that each payment needs to cover a weekly period. He started being aggressive. I suggested that we let CSA deal with payments. He started to raise his voice so I said I wasnt accepting that behaviour and hung up.

Got up this morning to receive an email from OW concerning STBX's money to me, my health etc. The latter being something not even STBX has bothered to ask about. I'm really angry that she is contacting me and sent a polite but short email accordingly. I've also sent a copy to my sols.

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Oogaballoo · 27/04/2012 07:13

I think you'll save yourself a lot of stress and unnecessary contact with him if you let the CSA handle it. Otherwise it's going to be a tangle with him getting angry every time if he phones up with an excuse for being late or not paying at all. Avoid the anger and resentment and let them get it for you.

FidgetPie · 30/04/2012 23:39

Hi Red - just wanted to check if everything was ok as we haven't heard from you for a while - i hope you and the kids are having a good, stress free time - best wishes

midwife99 · 01/05/2012 18:49

You ok tulip?

Startingagain88 · 01/05/2012 20:12

I second Midwife, How are you red?

redtulip68 · 02/05/2012 20:30

Hi Midwife99 and Starting I'm fine thanks. Been really busy with work and home. I've been quite happy over the last few days and really enjoyed me day at the coalface today - although I do have a student doing all my work!!!!!

STBX came to see DC yesterday and I decided to leave him in the house with the DC - before anyone says anything I know what you are going to say but I needed to go somewhere and this seemed the best opportunity to complete my task! Anyway, he was really put out that I was leaving him to look after his children. I gave him his instructions, namely homework, bath, PJs and setting them down. He asked 'eeerr when will you be back?' with his head cocked to one side. Said about 7.30pm and I swiftly left. Came back gave no explanation of where I'd been despite the continued cocked head. Then I talked to the DC about general stuff and he tried to make conversation talking about -crap-- rubblish. I said are you leaving now and he became all upset that I wasnt going to be his friend. I had to stop myself from saying anything but he left and all was good! Wink

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midwife99 · 02/05/2012 22:01

Oh tulip that's fantastic!!! You showed him, the lily livered excuse for a man!! You sound so amazingly strong!! Wink

ThePinkPussycat · 02/05/2012 23:20

Yay! Go tulip!

redtulip68 · 03/05/2012 18:42

Got upset this afternoon when my DD said 'Daddy's wearing a black and silver ring now'. I asked her about it and she said that he was wearing it during his visit the other day. DD asked her Father about the ring and he quickly removed it and put it into his pocket. All this from a man who sold his wedding ring the day after he left our home. I'm not sure whether I'm angry because he disposed of the wedding ring I bought him or whether its the fact that it has been replaced so quickly.

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ThePinkPussycat · 03/05/2012 19:32

Don't worry, tis the 'one ring to bind them' from Lord of the Rings...

redtulip68 · 03/05/2012 20:37

The question is....which one if Golum?

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