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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

OP posts:
LadyBlaBlah · 02/06/2015 12:23

Are you ok purple?

The police will help you. If you ask for it.

GoatsDoRoam · 02/06/2015 13:23

He has no right to be in your house.

ASAS · 02/06/2015 14:07

Hope you called the policeFlowers

LurcioAgain · 02/06/2015 14:16

Purple - how are you? Has he left yet? Please call the police.

knowledgeispower · 02/06/2015 15:09

Please don't feel like you can not post here again if you have let him in to your life again.

It's ok. It will all be ok.

All you have to do is ask for help and support.

ASAS · 02/06/2015 15:22

Yes, do post again, it's going to be ok

purplepavements · 02/06/2015 15:45

He left a little bit ago. I want to hide Away

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ASAS · 02/06/2015 15:51

What did he do/say?

purplepavements · 02/06/2015 15:54

I can't think I don't know if I can bear to write it down I want to be numb

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GoatsDoRoam · 02/06/2015 15:54

Oh, ((Purple)). You really are having a tough time, aren't you?

I really hope you get to speak to a RL person soon about the problems you're having right now. Someone to help you with your grief (ask the GP to refer you), and someone to help you with practical things to keep your ex from interfering with your work and your home life (Women's Aid or the Police, for example).

twistletonsmythe · 02/06/2015 15:56

will you call the police Purple, please?

What did he do? It isn't your fault - we are all on your side.

ASAS · 02/06/2015 16:00

What time is your Dr appointment on Friday?

purplepavements · 02/06/2015 16:23

I'm just tired of it all now

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MadameOvary · 02/06/2015 16:36

I've been where you are. When the only person I had a connection to was an abuser, and having that connection with him was more important than my own self-esteem and well-being...which he regularly trampled all over anyway.

I know you are seeking a distraction from your pain, So was I. But it's not a healthy distraction and even a form of self-harm.

sadwidow28 · 02/06/2015 16:39

purplepavements do you want me to PM you my mobile number. (I can listen in a skilled way if that will help)

I don't want to intrude on the way you want to deal, but happy to provide some extra support if you would like that.

sadwidow28 · 02/06/2015 16:41

If you do want to take up that offer, I'll have to walk the dog for 20 minutes so that I am available for you for up to 2 hours. Is that okay?

Just PM me if you want a RL chat.

Starlightbright1 · 02/06/2015 16:45

Purple. You need to call the police..This is escalating all the time..The only way to stop this is to move forward....

I urge you to keep posting here, read back the advise here. Try something doing nothing is making you feel worse. x

thegreysheep · 02/06/2015 17:07

You poor love, losing your daughter and also in such a sad place.

I'm having difficulty with my PA/EA ex this week so can sympathise - basically he is supposed to move out and sort out his visa -(dependent on our relationship) soon - despite having had months of warnings I have just found out he has done NOTHING and was expecting me to fall in line and go along with what he says and wants, as usual.

My point is, I'm finding it very upsetting and feeling sorry for him (despite the fact he doesn't have much care about me and my life) as that is the way I have been conditioned to think by him over a long period, also I know I'll get blow-back from his friends (he has to move out, leave the country, because I won't lie for him/ let him lodge etc.) although my friends and family are supportive.

The easiest thing would be to just immediately do as he wishes...even though it means putting more of my life on hold and dying a bit inside. So, I'm gritting my teeth and my real self is inside me yelling to get out, that I must do this for myself, no-one else can do this for me, it will be really hard short-term but in the long term will be so much better.

You have the strength, for your own sake and the memory of your DD, dig deep and grit your teeth. As the saying from Great marigold Hotel Movie goes "it will be alright in the end..if it's not alright, it's not the end".

He senses you're on the home stretch, that's why he's turned on the charm offensive, don't get distracted by him, head down and keep moving forward. Flowers

purplepavements · 02/06/2015 17:08

I will call the police today. Not yet I don't feel strong enough to talk yet. Thank u sadwidow for your offer. Thank you all for your support.

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knowledgeispower · 02/06/2015 17:11

If he hurt you you must tell someone purple. There are people that can help. When you feel ready make the calls.

You will get through this.

twistletonsmythe · 02/06/2015 17:29

you're very brave Purple - we are all right behind you. The police will be kind and will help you x I think you are incredibly strong quite frankly, and brave.

LadyBlaBlah · 02/06/2015 17:34

Please try and call the police.

He needs to be away from you purple.

He is breaking laws. Laws are there to protect you.

The police will not be mad with you, they will protect you.

Try not to think of any of the outcomes of you calling them (i.e. what he will say or do), try and go into 'robot mode' and just do what is required and make a call. He isn't going to go away - the only language men like this understand is LAW, POLICE, CHARGES, JAIL.

This must be sorted. He is a dangerous man who it seems is still hurting you and you do not deserve this.

BeaufortBelle · 02/06/2015 17:38

Oh lovely. Please let sadwidow help or call thevwomen's aid number. They will be completely non judgemental. Have you had bad experiences with the police in the past?

If he has hurt you you could go to a&e and they will contact the agencies for you.

With love. Please keep talking to us.

LurcioAgain · 02/06/2015 17:49

If he's hurt you (and from your post I am guessing he has) please go to A&E. They will help you and be kind to you.

MrsHathaway · 02/06/2015 17:53

If you were horrible he would not be pursuing you.

You describe yourself in hateful terms. Do you believe you deserve to be hated? Do you believe you deserve to be punished over and over again? I can't believe you deserve any of those things.

I also can't believe your GP is refusing to see you straightaway. Please understand that if you feel this desperate it is not inappropriate to go to A&E explaining the extremes of your suffering and how you have been turned away. It is not wrong to ring 999 if he shows up at yours. If he has mistreated you today it is completely fine to call the police and explain in detail, including how difficult you are finding it to say no to him.

It is not wrong to want to relive the good times, the 1% where he was lovely to you. But you would be doing yourself a disservice to react to those feelings by choosing to put up with the 99% bad, which you may expect to get even worse.

You deserve better.

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