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To throw dh out?

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milkysmum · 02/03/2014 14:40

Some of you may remember a thread I started last week about dh's cannabis use. Against my better judgement the rescuer is me agreed to give him another chance, a trial to see if things would improve so to say.
Well this Friday gone I returned home after a couple of days away with work. dh had been with ds 2 and dd 5. we went and had a couple of drinks at the local pub. I came back with dc's and dh returned half an hour later.

There had been some gravy on the sude that he must have made earlier that I was going to use on my own tea as I hadnt eaten. I casually asked dh if there was any gravy granules left as it was a bit thin. he flew into a rage saying it wasnt thin, how fucking dare I accuse him of thisHmm, called me a fucking dickhead repeatedly whilst df 5 was in the room listening and then began punching the wall next to my head because " I wasnt listening and should be sorry for accusing him of messing up gravy! I told him I would call the police if ge carried on and at this point he pissed off back out.
I told him the next day this was beyond my limits especially given dd haf witnessed his out burst and he had to leave. he said he was ashamed of himself but agreed to go.
well for the 2nd day now he had got up and gone round to his mates to play on the playstation! I am furious. I have rung him to ask why he isnit trying to sort out somewhere to stay and he hung up on me.
I have just bagged all his clothes up in big bags and left them in his car which is unlocked. I am pretty certain he will now go on self destruct mode and I am desperately trying to rain in the rescuer in me- I am doing the right thibg aren't I? dh for the most of the time is a fantastic dad and dd particularly is going to be devastated.

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BrownSauceSandwich · 02/03/2014 15:47

I'm really sorry... This is going to be hard for you and your kids too. But if you bury your head and it escalates... What are you going to tell your daughter then? Right now you have the option to tell your children, by actions and words, that violence in a relationship is never ok, and that however much you love somebody, that's not a good enough reason to put up with it.

Pobblewhohasnotoes · 02/03/2014 15:55

Your dd can still adore him without him living with you. Don't let it get to the stage where she normalises his behaviour. It's not a good example or a good role model. Or she'll grow up scared of him and resenting you for not leaving.

tallwivglasses · 02/03/2014 16:02

Just a hunch, but may he have hidden his weed in the bisto container?

AgentZigzag · 02/03/2014 16:04

That's the way I thought the post was going to go when the gravy was introduced tallwiv.

Lweji · 02/03/2014 16:07

That was very threatening behaviour. You could probably get an injunction to get him out if necessary.
You could call the police non-emergency number for advice, or your local DV unit and actually report it. They are not likely to follow it up, but it would be recorded, should you need it at some point.

littlemisssarcastic · 02/03/2014 16:20

If he explodes like this over a question about gravy granules, I dread to think what he would do if his patience was tested in any other way.
I am speechless that he is behaving like a ticking time bomb and you appear to be feeling sorry for him.

OP, does he behave like this with his clients? Does he punch walls near their heads if they ask him if he has any more bricks in a particular shade, size or colour?
Does he explode like this with his friends? Family?
Or is this special treatment only for you and the DC to witness?

You chose to give him another chance and he has blown it spectacularly. He is now disappearing to play games on a PS2 because he just knows that once you have stewed in your own juices for a while, learnt your lesson so to speak, he can resume his teaching lost, teaching you and your DC how to treat him.

Is this how you want your DC to think normal households operate?

littlemisssarcastic · 02/03/2014 16:21

teaching post

milkysmum · 02/03/2014 16:27

He is normally a very placid person (maybe because of the cannabis?) but when he has had a drink yes his temper can be explosive. I know that dc's can not be exposed to this again however infrequent.

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waltermittymissus · 02/03/2014 16:39

So he's placid on drugs and explosive on alcohol.

You know you're doing the right thing.

MrsGoslingWannabe · 02/03/2014 16:48

Sorry to hear about your trouble. Just wanted to send hugs and strength.

Inertia · 02/03/2014 16:59

Rescue your children.

They can't rescue themselves, nor can they step in when they see their father being aggressive to their mother.

I would report the aggressive threatening behaviour and the cannabis use to police because your children may need protection from their father in the future.

milkysmum · 02/03/2014 17:17

I know he has to go but what I was originally unsure about was to whether I should give him time to arrange somewhere to stay or whether I was justified in bin bagging his stuff up whilst he is out and leaving it in his car?

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petalsandstars · 02/03/2014 17:27

Leaving it in his car is fine, you've given him time to findssomewhere- his decision to play games

FabBakerGirl · 02/03/2014 17:39

Why are you ringing him to see if he has sorted out somewhere to stay?Hmm That isn't for you to do. Your job is to make sure your CHILD is okay after she witnessed her father smashing up the house and verbally abusing her mother.

BTW he ISN'T a fantastic dad. He is a crap one. And abusive.

He is only good at getting you to feel sorry for him because you let him.

Your DD might be upset that daddy isn't there every day but she will be a lot sadder if she can't see him as he is in prison for beating you up.

waltermittymissus · 02/03/2014 18:23

Please report the incident at your local station OP.

milkysmum · 02/03/2014 18:40

But really what would the police do? He did not assault me? I dont now feel threatened after the event? Dont get me wrong I know I am doung the right thing making him leave but have known far worse incidents been reported to police for them to be pretty powerless. ( not that have involved me). Yes at time of incident I should have rung but now?

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waltermittymissus · 02/03/2014 18:43

They won't 'do' anything except maybe have a word.

But if you're joint owners of that house and you want him out, you need to take the proper steps.

milkysmum · 02/03/2014 18:47

Yes I see what you mean. Well he still hasnt come to collect his stuff/ car so we'll see what happens then I guess.

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waltermittymissus · 02/03/2014 18:55

Don't let him in if he does come!

Good luck. You're doing the right thing!

Lweji · 02/03/2014 20:09

One incident may not lead to police action. At worst he'll get a word from them.
But, it will be on record, should he do anything else, and it will build up a case should you need it.

For example, when exH attacked me it left no visible bruises, but I was in pain, and I was still advised to go to the doctor and register it. I went every time and it is now part of the criminal process against him.

In this case, better safe than sorry.

You may also need it to limit access to the children at some point.

milkysmum · 03/03/2014 15:59

Just to update dh came back this morning for his car (and belongings which where bagged up inside.) He did not come into the house and nor did he try. I dont know where he will go and am trying not to care! I have an appointment with a solicitor later this week to check out my rights. dd cried last night saying she missed daddySad

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persimmon · 03/03/2014 16:01

Inform the police that he made violent threats to you. If he is potentially violent the 'rescuer' in you needs to protect your children and yourself, not him.

Lweji · 03/03/2014 16:48

The effect it has on the children is very sad, but it's all his doing. It's sad the children miss him, it's sad the relationship is finished, it's sad he's on the path to mess up his life. It's sad that he's abusive and threatening.
All him.
You are doing the right thing in protecting your family.

milkysmum · 03/03/2014 21:28

Yes I think I know this is the only thing I can do. Anybody got any fabulous tips for a newbie lone parent!

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