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Going back to an abusive relationship

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purplepavements · 30/05/2015 20:02

Hi
I have namechanged as I wanted to hear advice and maybe experiences without people having the info from my previous thread.
I am seriously considering going back to my ex. I feel like it's safer and easier to be back with him. He never hurt my dd and she's the only one I really care about. Has anyone had any good experience of going back because since leaving him I just feel shitter than ever.
Tia

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ASAS · 10/07/2015 13:06

You are absolutely storming ahead in life without him. I can't wait to hear about your new place.

It's ok to feel this way you know. Remember you felt the same around the time you'd been in hospital? It'll pass again.

Flowers
coconutpie · 10/07/2015 14:59

Please don't drop the charges purple. You are a strong, brave woman for getting this far. These feelings will pass, you do not need him in your life. You can do this.

Jux · 10/07/2015 17:43

You can do it without him, purple, you can.

Please don't drop the charges. He is dangerous and will punish you if you do. The only way to keep yourself safe (remember 2 women a week are killed by their partner or ex) is to keep those charges firmly in place.

Leave it how it is over the weekend. Talk to Women's Aid.

Blu · 10/07/2015 18:35

Talk to Women's Aid, and can you talk to the Domestic Violence person at the Police? Have they given you a liaison person?

Check out the Domestic Violence webguide at the top of this MN page - Women's Aid are here and you can call them on 0208 2000 247 . They understand.

You are strong - and even if you don't feel strong (which is understandable) you are strong enough! The thing about abuse is that it takes away your self esteem, the thing you need to rescue yourself.

We are here to remind you that you are worth it, worth rescuing, worth that next step forwards. And with every step you will get stronger.

You have gone back to work...you have found a new flat..payday is coming!

purplepavements · 12/07/2015 20:48

Thank you all for your kindness. I am sorry

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MrsHathaway · 12/07/2015 21:30

You don't need to be sorry! You are quite rightly taking decisions for yourself as you have so rarely been allowed in the past, and if course it's taking time to get used to the idea. You don't owe us anything: we're here for you.

Have you eaten today?

Blu · 12/07/2015 22:55

Purple, what's happening?

Jux · 12/07/2015 23:11

At the moment you are doing a lot of things you haven't done on your own for a long time. You don't have to think about how he wants you act, what he wants, what will keep him quiet enough that he doesn't kick off. Now you have the space to breathe, to do what you want to do, except you're so used to doing what he wants that it's hard to know what you want. And it is exhausting having to make decisions when you're so used to someone else deciding.

And on top of those things, the things everyone has to learn to do for themselves when an abusive relationship ends, your grief over your daughter's death - suppressed for so long because he didn't like it - has come and clobbered you.

This is how we know how strong you really are. We know how hard the death of a child is.
We know how hard it is to find yourself after you've escaped an abuser.

You are contending with both, alone. That's why you need Women's Aid, police dv officer, any and all agencies who could help you. Call the Samaritans. Call your gp, ask for more help. There's only so much we can do from here, purple. Some things we do know, though. You will not be better with him then without him; he will hurt you again, and worse, if you go back to him.

DPotter · 13/07/2015 23:16

How are you purple ?

purplepavements · 14/07/2015 16:38

Hhis brother Came to my house

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butterflygirl15 · 14/07/2015 16:40

Did you tell the police? What did he want?

Jux · 14/07/2015 18:47

His brother came? he's the first 'flying monkey'. Please tell the police, it's important. He shouldn't be sending other people to you, obviously. It's a means of getting you back in your box, when he knows he's not allowed to see you himself.

Can you send his brother away if he comes again. Don't even answer the door to him, or shut it as soon as you see it's him.

BearFoxBear · 14/07/2015 19:13

Please tell the police that he came purple. That's so totally wrong, you don't owe him a conversation, or even acknowledgement.

ASAS · 14/07/2015 22:26

Tell the police. PM one of us the details and we'll phone for you if you need. Is this your new house?

Keep going. This swine makes me so angry!

purplepavements · 15/07/2015 16:35

I'm a bit worried to talk about it on here now I don't know if he's seen it or something I don't know.

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coconutpie · 15/07/2015 16:51

Please tell the police his brother called. Why do you think he may have seen something on here?

Jux · 16/07/2015 16:34

Purple, you haven't really said anything on here that is identifiable. Sadly, many women get beaten up by their ohs, many women have to put up with flying monkeys in the shape of brothers, sisters, mums, colleagues etc. Try not to worry about that.

Please do tell the cops what's going on; it won't surprise them or shock them, they're almost certainly expecting something along those lines. They know how these bastards behave, they know the MO.

WhatifIdid · 17/07/2015 14:20

You could ask mn to move your thread to the other place Wink

They will explain if you message them that you are worried it will be seen.

purplepavements · 18/07/2015 09:40

Just a few of the things he said to me sounded like he has seen what I write on here. I feel very very low today

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Longtalljosie · 18/07/2015 13:54

I don't suppose that's the case - don't talk yourself out of this support. What did his brother say / do?

BearFoxBear · 18/07/2015 19:27

I agree. Purple you've started on a road and it's not an easy one, but it leads somewhere better than the one you've been on. Take the support, tell the people around you about what's been happening. You so deserve a new better life. You really, really do.

purplepavements · 21/07/2015 20:42

I feel so incredibly alone

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WONAR · 21/07/2015 22:20

Please don't feel alone purple, you're not alone Flowers

WhatifIdid · 21/07/2015 23:42

We're all here, willing you on, right behind you purple. Think of us standing round you (virtually) applauding your strength and every small step you take.

You CAN do it.

soggybreadandblackberries · 21/07/2015 23:44

You are not alone Purple although I know it feels like that at the moment. I keep thinking of you as do so many of the posters on here. I have just registered so I can add this message of support because you sound so low. It will get better Purple, gradually, step by step. Sending you a soft, light, multicoloured blanket via cyberspace to gently wrap round you to keep you safe. Snuggle down in it and visualise breathing the word and feeling of PEACE in and out gently and calmly for a few minutes. Remember that you are in the thoughts of so many who care about you here. Hope you can get some sleep and can get some RL help and support tomorrow.

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