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Grumpy OCD husband can't do Xmas

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peppajay · 24/12/2014 21:34

Feeling a bit depressed tonight as wondering how can make tomorrow a good day for the kids when my OCD, hate hyper kids, grumpy husband is around. Had a lovely afternoon as he was at work so kids were allowed to be excited they were still excited when he came home but he put a stop to it by nagging and shouting that the house was a mess and the kids too loud. We went for a lovely walk to look At the christmas lights then home for hot chocolate and cake but unfortunately my son decided to pick the icing off his cake and this doesn't sit right with his OCD perfectionist father - granted he knows it winds him up so my son sort of did it on purpose- obviously the shit hit the fan and my husband flipped out at him - he called him a horrible disobedient boy for ruining his Christmas as he tried so hard to enjoy family time and his shocking behaviour ruined it yet again!! I know I obviously need to end the relationship but don't have the guts to do it. So how can I make tomorrow fun for the kids - I hope he goes out to visit his grandad at the hectic times - as makes it so much easier but he likes to try and last the day!!

OP posts:
Chottie · 26/12/2014 08:46

This is so sad........

the first time you have ever eaten chocolate in the lounge ???
A 6 year old getting told off for picking off some icing???

What sort of walking on eggshells type of life do you all live?

Chiggers · 26/12/2014 19:18

Your job as their mum is to get your DC out of a situation like this and into a situation where your DC can be themselves and grow, without the fear of another adult giving off to them at every given opportunity. Children shouldn't have to live like this.

You don't have to have guts to leave. When DC are involved and being verbally and emotionally abused, you just have to pack up and go. Yes, it'll be hard to do, but for the emotional and mental welfare of your DC, you have to put them 1st.

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