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I don't know what to do

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lollipop7 · 25/07/2017 23:34

I gave up a career and a good life miles away when I feel pregnant with a man I thought I was in love with.
He asked me to marry him, told me he would always ta,e care upon us, encouraged me to take redundancy and plough it into our life together.
I'm now pregnant with our third child and si trapped and unhappy.

I have no job, no money and apart from my mum nowhere to go.
He has decided I'm good enough to have children with but not in his exact words "good enough to marry"
My credit rating has been ruined by a case of mistaken identity delisted notes of satisfaction. He's had all my money as I believed him all these years.
Last year when out second child was six months old I left before we moved house. I discovered a series of message to his drinking friends and parents that I had PND and was mentally ill. None of which is true.
He begged Me for a final chance, promised me he'd get therapy and set up a Trust Deed to acknowledge my contribution,
A year on and nothing. He is worse than ever and thanks to being pressured for sex one night I am six months pregnant.
He was out mountain biking with a friend tonight and our son managed to open two safety gates and fall halfway down the stairs. When he Came back home he was sulking and said he was obviously fine. Then two hours later he accused me of actually throwing himself down the stairs to get him home early because I am unwell and jealous of him having a life.
There are so many things I could write here but I can't face committing them all to paper, suffice to say they revolve around emotional abuse such as disdain, lies, provocation, undermining and general nastiness. He is a control freak, he cuts of my housekeeping to pay for holidays he wants. He says there is no money for luxuries but buys himself cds and booze and clothes all the time. His family are blind to his faults and I frequently come across nasty little message so where I am described as grumpy and arrogant. He is disningeous and provocative in front of my friends and family. In short he is a total bastard.
It has got so bad now that I am actually prepared to leave with nothing apart from my children in my car. The only asset I have left. He has said he holds all the cards and that he now wants to contact my midwife to tell, her I am unfit. This is because I slapped his face tonight when he accused me of injuring our son.

I just need to get something down as it is let and I don't want him to hear me on the phone to friends or my mother or sister.

I have thought about women's aid but I don't know.
I have left four times and always have to come back for immunisations, antenatal appointments, school terms etc. I feel as though all the pressure is on me. I am brimming out resentment at the uphheaval and turmoil in mine and especially my children's lives and on top of it have to get ready to give birth in three months.

He hasn't been interviewed under caution for assaulting me one night, but acts as though I think never happened and told the police commiserated with him and laughed about my desperate behaviour.
I feel as though he is trying to drive me to suicide or madness.

Just some words of advice or reassurance or comfort would be appreciated.

I feel incredibly stupid, vulnerable and lost right now.

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rainbowstardrops · 29/10/2017 13:35

You honestly are being absolutely incredible!
I’d say it’s unlikely he’ll turn up today now. Could you try to fit a kip in or a dvd with your babies? Anything to distract from the fuckwit really Flowers

lollipop7 · 29/10/2017 13:58

I’ll take the diy any day @GeekLove
@rainbowstardrops my eyelids are drooping now so I am going to grab a nap

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Idontmeanto · 29/10/2017 14:59

Sleep tight lovely! Well done!

rainbowstardrops · 29/10/2017 15:07

Glad you’re grabbing a nap. You’re doing just great

Bratsandtwats · 29/10/2017 16:26

Lollipop, you are amazing!

We're all still here for you. Some (like me) to hand hold, some with legal advice. Some waiting for the new baby news

Even if you don't feel up to posting, please keep readingFlowers

holdthewine · 29/10/2017 18:54

You ok Lollipop?

lollipop7 · 29/10/2017 19:28

Hello there, yes I’m ok. Thanks everyone as always x
Well I’m getting some awful pressure “down below” which feels a bit like v painful period pain.

I don’t want anything happening tonight I need to hand this evidence over and talk the Police through it 😂😂😂

Am sat here eating dinner with one hand typing in between two devices and just off the phone to my lovely friend . Now that’s multitasking!

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AbbieLexie · 29/10/2017 19:30

Delurking - Appalled by your treatment Lollipop7 - supporting you and your family - shocked at how the system has let you all down - rooting for you. Keep safe.

holdthewine · 29/10/2017 19:35

Shock I imagine the police would come to the hospital, don’t panic. Is your mum on call for the DC? Multi tasking eh? Could this be nesting? I always felt frenetic the last few days.

Am I right (without re-reading TFT) this is your 3rd/4th baby? I found BH got so much more painful with each baby so hopefully it’s just them. I remember having to pull over in the car to breathe through them.

Thinking of you.

Idontmeanto · 29/10/2017 19:38

Sounds exciting! I have a slightly twisted mental image of you handing over evidence/appearing in court while simultaneously giving birth. I quite like the idea of you making all the agencies who have been so crap squirm. Time it right you might be able to shower his shitty solicitor in a nice cocktail of vernix, blood and meconium!
Take care!

lollipop7 · 29/10/2017 19:38

Thanks @AbbieLexie and yes I do feel failed by the system. Just hope justice prevailed.

@holdthewine yes this is my 3rd baby. It is getting a bit grotty this pain now. I’m not sure about the nesting just frantically squeezing in as much admin as I can manage. I’m a really messy bugger at the minute!

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lollipop7 · 29/10/2017 19:40

@Idontmeanto now that’s one hell of a mental image. 😆His solicitor is absolutely awful, a legal version of him. God awful pair of misogynists.

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jayne1384 · 29/10/2017 20:06

Hello , Ive read your story from the start, you are amazing, good luck with everything your kids are lucky to have you. Your get there! Thinking of you xx

TheMShip · 29/10/2017 20:14

Hope you get some sleep tonight! Fx for everything.

Whywonttheyletmeusemyusername · 29/10/2017 20:56

I've just read thouse all your posts lolli...
Omg, you are amazing. I have never wanted to help somebody on an Internet forum as much as I do now. If you are anywhere near me (south london), I am more than happy to dig out my DC old clothes / equipment etc and send it to you, or give us support in hospital / court etc. I'm aware of how nursery that sounds, being a complete stranger and all that, but my god, what that bastard is putting u all thru is barbaric.

Whywonttheyletmeusemyusername · 29/10/2017 20:57

nuts. ...not nursery !!!

Evilstepmum01 · 29/10/2017 21:55

Been following this thread from the beginning, am still agog at the audacity of your ex. Am very pleased that the police are taking you seriously and coming to see you tomorrow. Hope this helps you with cafcass and SS.
Look after yourself and your little ones, you're an amazing strong lady! xx

Doublemint · 29/10/2017 21:57

You've got this, even when you don't think you have. You have so many people here on your side.

lollipop7 · 29/10/2017 23:34

I can’t t believe this thread is nearly up to 1000 posts.

A lot has happened in such a short time.
Once again your posts keep me on track. Had a bit of a wobble earlier thinking about all the what ifs.
The obligatory self torture that comes with trying to extricate yourself from such misery; the fear for your children; the longing to experience a life of grinding mundanity and clockwork routine, no more surprises or turmoil.

I’m 38weeks pregnant and I weight 2 stone lighter than I did in February. My hair is coming out in clumps and i look haunted.

But I have made a promise to my children,my mum, myself and really to all of you on here cheering ,e on that I will keep going. And i will.

Thank you all for thinking of me over the weekend. Than, you for all the word of encouragement, kind offers, amazing advice, Home truths and humour.

The police have asked me to include a link to this thread for my Victim Personal Statement. As has my HV. I showed her a few parts of it and she had tears in her eyes.

At the lowest and loneliest point of my life I somehow have never felt more cared for and willed on.
This has so much to do with you all.

I won’t ever forget it.

Signing off now to try and get some sleep as my pains have subsided and there is a lot of mountains to climb this week.

Goodnight x

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Yamayo · 29/10/2017 23:45

I can't imagine what you are going through but you are truly amazing.
Hope you manage to get some rest...

Molly499 · 30/10/2017 00:20

I'm so glad that you feel cared for and supported, this really is mumsnet at its very best. So many people are thinking of you every day and willing you forward through each and every battle, you really are quite awesome and inspiring. Please try and take care of yourself so that you stay healthy and well for your babies, I know this has taken it's toll but each day try and do a little something nice for yourself even if it's just a soak in a bath.

Fingers crossed for a good week ahead, we are all here for you.

CiderwithBuda · 30/10/2017 03:49

You will get there. You have been sooooo strong.

Hope you are getting some good sleep! X

JWrecks · 30/10/2017 04:13

@Lolli what you've got coming for the week sounds soooo gruelling, but it also sounds very encouraging, at least from where I'm sat. I hope you're feeling a bit hopeful. I know you must be dreading it, as well, but it looks like there may well be a light at the end of this nightmare tunnel!

And I hope you're getting rest and taking care of YOURSELF when you can, love. I know you've more on your mind that most, but do try to think of yourself and put yourself first, if only for a moment each day. You are more deserving of rest and pampering and treating than anyone I know of!!

As always, and constantly, thinking of you and praying SO HARD for your victory.

Frouby · 30/10/2017 07:06

Hope you feel a bit less crampy this morning lovely. And have had a restful night ready for your big week.

OnTheRise · 30/10/2017 07:40

I don't know how you're getting through the days, I really don't. But I do know that you're a wonderful mother to your children and that no matter how hard things are for you now, they're better than they would have been if you'd stayed with this man.

You're a warrior woman. Amazing.

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