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How to get rid of my abusive ex

43 replies

timetofaceit · 15/01/2013 19:44

So I finally got rid of him, well so I thought! I was with him for over a year, I have 2 children, he has a terrible temper and when he looses it he is very scary. He has threatened to throw me out the car, shouted as us all whilst driving on the motorway, we were all crying apart from him! It was a very scary experience. I had to call the police once as he became threatening and smashing up my house while my children were there, he would not leave! There's so much thats happened there's too much to put here, but he is very controlling, a bully and I am still frightened of him as I am on my own and know what he is capable of.

He won't leave me alone, like everytime I have tried to leave, he never lived with me so has his own house so could of been worse. But I think now I went back 6 maybe 7 times, however I have been determined this time to stay away, I don't miss him, I don't need him and I want him to stay away. I have called the police for advice as I know how persistant he is. Calling, texting, e mailing, sitting on my drive, crying messages, leaving flowers. Now he is trying please let me see the kids as I miss them (he isn't their father) I just think its all part of the manipulation. After numerous texts and emails which I ignored. I said 'Please leave us alone, its time for us all to move on, I don't feel its in their best interest to see you.' They don't miss him at all and are very happy children. He started to get a little threatening saying 'are u trying to tick me off? U really don't want to. Follwed by a phonecall I ignored! This is getting me down as I just want to get on with my life now without worrying about what he will do next. Anyone got any advice, who maybe has been through this?

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timetofaceit · 16/01/2013 17:05

meant to say not sure if should let the calls etc come, so I have evidence for police etc

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timetofaceit · 16/01/2013 19:43

so today 9 missed calls that I didn't answer and 2 texts, is that enough to call the police with?

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Arithmeticulous · 16/01/2013 19:51

Yes. Do it.

StitchAteMySleep · 16/01/2013 19:52

More than enough given the history, keep letting them know each time or each day, log it all with them.

timetofaceit · 18/01/2013 10:00

OMG he got me today, he rang from a different number and I answered it, I should of hung up he went on and on about how he misses the kids, and just wants to see them now and again as friends! He's so bloody persuading and controlling I nearly agreed OMFG! Till I got off the phone and had a very large word with myself. He's so controlling he always makes you see it from his point of view even if its wrong. He could sell snow to an eskimo! He thinks I'm being very unfair not allowing him to see them, as he wanted to watch them grow up......but its about them not him, they don't even mention him!!!!

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Sugarice · 18/01/2013 10:05

He's vile, do not engage with him at all.

You didn't agree to any meet up with him did you?

HotDAMNlifeisgood · 18/01/2013 10:07

You are perfectly entitled to hang up on him and not give him your time.

Says it all that he uses underhand methods to get in touch with you. Not really respecting your stated desire to be left in peace, is he? Twat.

timetofaceit · 18/01/2013 10:13

No I didn't, but what is scary is he started to make me feel perhaps he has got a right! To feel sorry for him, this is why I have gone back to him so many times. At least I can see it now, but goes to show just how manipulating these guys are, I can't believe I was falling for it even for 30 secs. I really am better not speaking to him but he doesn't understand why we can't be at least friends, and said please don't go with anyone else......thats up to me isn't it.....not that I want to grrrrrrr

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IAmNotAMindReader · 18/01/2013 10:14

Get in touch with the police now he is escalating his behaviour and you can no longer deal with this on your own.

The proof of that is he nearly wore you down when you answered the unkown number.

The police will take this seriously and if he calls from an unkown number again i know you have to answer calls for your business but as soon as you know its him hang up, don't let him say another thing and contact the police each time.

He knows you don't want to hear from him that's why he is upping the ante and trying to stay in control by using other numbers. He will try to wear you down and intimidate you into submission.

Keep all records and use it as evidence to go for a non molestation order. Getting in back up is the only way he is going to listen now and understand you are not as easy a target as he thinks.

HotDAMNlifeisgood · 18/01/2013 10:20

I really am better not speaking to him but he doesn't understand why we can't be at least friends,

You don't want to speak to him, so don't. There is no law forcing you to, and you owe him nothing. Please believe that yourself!

Doesn't matter what he does or doesn't understand: that's his issue, not your problem. Stick to what you know is right for you.

Since he's using underhand ways to get in touch with you (unknown number), then I would really recommend you change your SIM card. You've only just left, you still have tons of conflicting feelings about this man that he can play on, skilfully, as he is an arch-manipulator. Just save yourself the grief and hassle and give yourself some breathing space by changing any means he has of contacting you (phone, e-mail)

Good luck, keep strong. Be proud of yourself for being so quick to recognise his manipulation and sense of entitlement now!

timetofaceit · 18/01/2013 10:37

I feel stupid I let him make me feel like that and he was still shouting down the phone like I'm the one in the wrong for ignoring his calls. He says he doesn't want to get over me, it is worrying he seems so obsessed! I will call the police as over the weekend I'm stuck here by myself so I'll just be on edge! Thank u for your words you've really helped me!

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foolonthehill · 18/01/2013 11:27

you are not stupid, they are good at what they do...clever, manipulative and they work out your weak spots.
don't be down on yourself...be angry with him. no normal person does this to someone they are not with anymore. it is not love it is all about posession.

FrequentFlyerRandomDent · 18/01/2013 11:29

So:

  • The kids are not his.
  • He is violent and unstable.
  • He keeps banging on seeing the kids.

In this situation, I would worry that he would hurt the kids to hurt me to be honest. Will you mention his insistence on seeing the kids to the police? Please do. I think it is relevant for the police to offer better response.

Well done on being so strong so far. It really takes so much energy.

kalidanger · 18/01/2013 11:32

Please stop dithering about calling the police. You can't handle this, nor should you have to, so let them do it.

FrequentFlyerRandomDent · 18/01/2013 11:34

Btw, I am not wanting to get you more on edge. You are doing so well in being in touch with police, logging details, etc. I think that thought may help you resist him trying to manipulate you into giving him access / contact for the DCs.

timetofaceit · 18/01/2013 14:59

police coming out tomorrow..... but said if he comes round or anything before to call them, they were prett good actually :-)

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ScarletWomanoftheVillage · 18/01/2013 17:54

Excellent, glad to hear this.

Wishing you strength op.

HotDAMNlifeisgood · 19/01/2013 11:04

Well done on calling the police! It was the right move, and I'm glad they are being helpful.

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