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Work Stress? Err don't think so mate!

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thenamehaschanged · 02/09/2014 18:49

I can't copy and paste a link rather annoyingly - but this is my follow on thread from my original How far can he take the stressed from work excuse?

It burst at the seams with all the fantastic MN support I received and so I have started a new one as I carry on my journey of divorcing my very abusive husband.

Thanks
OP posts:
myroomisatip · 22/09/2014 19:25

Good luck OP... been following your threads.

It will be better once this awful bit is over.

I was so shit scared of my Ex, scared of him kicking off, scared of hurting him, scared of being a failure :(

Well that is all water under the bridge and he is being really helpful to me as I am moving house and, well, skews my whole outlook on the whole situation. Confused but at least we are civil and I am very grateful for the help.

CarbeDiem · 22/09/2014 19:25

Yes Name, do you have someone that can be with you tomorrow. I'd imagine even if he accepts staying away for a while, he'll probably want some clean clothes and with that comes the opportunity to harass you.

I don't want to frighten you, there's no need to anyway as you know what he's like and what he's capable of... but please make sure your phone is charged and on you at all times tomorrow. Maybe, if you feel it would be a good idea, call 101 and tell them what's going to happen so IF they were called they would respond fast.

To attempt to lighten the mood
Here you go

Biscuit Wine Thanks Biscuit Wine AU Wine Biscuit Thanks Wine REVOIR Wine Biscuit Thanks Wine COCK Wine Biscuit Thanks Wine HEAD Wine BiscuitThanks Wine Biscuit
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Feel free to print and plaster where you want - out of view of small children obviously :)

CarbeDiem · 22/09/2014 19:27

Ha! by playing with emocions I've x-posted.
You sound sorted and ready name.

Take care Xx

Beigeisthenewblack · 22/09/2014 19:27

No cake in that bunting, CarbeDiem? An oversight I think, but otherwise fabulous work.

Good luck tomorrow name.

CarbeDiem · 22/09/2014 19:32

The cake is being kept for the happy freedom bunting Beige ;)

Bobtailstrikesagain · 22/09/2014 19:33

Good luck for tomorrow Name - you are awesome.

springydaffs · 22/09/2014 19:39

Here!

All the best tomorrow name

Rah Rah! Flowers Team Name Flowers

You is awesome. KOKO

AnyoneInOldcotesUnder100Says · 22/09/2014 19:42

Hi Name it's TIM (and Rudie, lol), changed again
I am so sorry I haven't posted, my son has gone to Cardiff University I have been a bit sad....And I broke the laptop charger like a numpty....God what a climax to return to though mate, I am so immensely proud of you, to come as far as you have and be so strong, I do hope we can stay in touch after so I can continue to hear of your successes and achievements...Well, well done Matie, now be safe for me from here on in, don't chance it honey, you and you're kids are all that matters...

And a quick shout to Dinnae, hope your doing okay too...
I am off work tomorrow, I promise to post more often, good luck honey, thinking of you xx

RandomMess · 22/09/2014 19:55

Thinking of you Flowers

orangefusion · 22/09/2014 20:01

Rooting for you name please god that it will all go according to plan.

Here is some really rude bunting for you to hang out...

Work Stress? Err don't think so mate!
BakerStreetSaxRift · 22/09/2014 20:05

Also delurking to wish you luck for tomorrow. I hope it goes as planned, but be prepared to think on your feet as these things never go exactly to plan!

Adarajames · 22/09/2014 20:21

Did you get those bolts for the doors / windows Name? If not, can you pop out for them early so you've time to get home and fit then before he's served? Worry that he'll try to force his way in to hassle you Sad keeping everything crossed that goes smoothly and he doesn't turn into aggressive fuckwit, but def call 101 and log this happening to be as safe as you can x

ballsballsballs · 22/09/2014 20:29

Counting down for you name. Flowers

He's not a cunt, as he has neither the warmth nor the depth.

You, however, are amazing.

Itsfab · 22/09/2014 20:37

Be careful tonight and tomorrow. Are you sure he isn't reading all this?

Earsareconstantlyringing · 22/09/2014 20:38

Oh Name, my love, you're nearly there and so close to tasting that freedom that you've dreamed of. Stay calm, stay strong and stay strong. Just a matter of a few more hours and things will have moved on so much more. It's the biggest step yet, so please my love, keep your wits about you. I think while we're all ready to hang out the bunting (nice work Carbe and orange), we're all worried about the unpredictability he's shown so far, so keep your phone close by, and be prepared for whatever gets thrown your way. Don't be surprised if he drags the children into it, and just make sure you have a story prepared to tell the children, should he go down that route.

Onwards and upwards my lovely, and enormous heartfelt congrats to you - you've reach the point you dreamed of. Oodles of love, xxx

Outflewtheweb · 22/09/2014 20:48

Cheers, pom poms, woops - the whole shebang - coming to you all the way from exotic north Hampshire.

Go to it, girl.

larrybadler · 22/09/2014 21:50

Tick tock. Wishing you all the luck in the world Name.

KiwiJude · 22/09/2014 21:53

Another pom pom waver from New Zealand!

TinTinsSexySister · 22/09/2014 21:55

De-lurking to say I shall be thinking about you tomorrow and hoping it all goes well.

Play the long game now, especially as he will play it for short term "wins" (as he sees them).

Keep imagining you and the girls this time next year & the year after that. How happy you will be X

FunkyBoldRibena · 22/09/2014 22:11

I start a new class tomorrow but I'll be thinking of you Name. Please make sure you are safe at all times and if you do feel vulnerable, call the police chick.

Stay strong. x

StickyProblem · 22/09/2014 22:32

Good luck Name Flowers hope it goes well. Freeedooommm! (George Michael voice)

Downtheroadfirstonleft · 22/09/2014 22:38

Delurking to cheer you in from the South Coast.

You are so nearly there. Keep strong.

Hugs.

thenamehaschanged · 22/09/2014 22:39

Thank you everyone xxxx

He's here, it's not been great - but I'm koko - I will be back tomorrow with full update

I have heeded all your warnings and am strengthened by your support x

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Darkesteyes · 22/09/2014 22:45

Thanks Wine

NettleTea · 22/09/2014 22:45

good luck Name xxx
another one shouting from the south coast