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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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McGintyii · 30/10/2017 21:39

You are incredible lollipop, I think about you a lot (hope that doesn’t sound weird!) and look at this thread daily keeping everything crossed that this utter arsehole finally gets what he deserves and leaves you the fuck alone to boot. What a totally amazing woman you are. Your kids are so so lucky to have you as a Mum!

Dragongirl10 · 30/10/2017 22:09

After reading your whole story to date Lollipop, l am so very shocked by your dreadful, evil exDP, and so very impressed with your strength as so many here are.....wish l could come over and help you too...
One day it WILL be settled and over..
Nothing else to add other tham one more Mumsnetter who is in your corner 100%...
Wishing you strength and an easy birth of your lovely new baby!

lollipop7 · 30/10/2017 22:12

@mcGintyii - no that doesn’t sound weird! I think about a few OPs on here a lot and genuinely have massive concerns for them and interest in the outcome. Thanks for thinking of me

@hellsbellsmellons (your username always brings a smile to my face, don’t know why just does 😄) my arse kicking is a bit lame right now but I’m hoping it revs up a gear once baby lollipop has arrived!

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holdthewine · 30/10/2017 22:20

Great to read tonight’s update about the police. Onward and upward!

JWrecks · 30/10/2017 23:05

They’re going to help me get me stuff back as they’ve said some of his emails can be construed as theft and intention to damage property. So my babies will get their beds, toys and treasures, and I’ll get back thousands of £ worth of furniture, appliances, jewellery, clothes, photographs, and general lifetime of things I’ve collected and spent money on back.

YYYYEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS /huge fist pump

YES! WONDERFUL!!! YESS! Oh Lolli that's fabulous! I've genuinely embarrassed myself shouting at my monitor after reading that! Grin

I hope that they will also take into consideration the fact that he has withheld these items from HIS OWN CHILDREN. Surely they will. And just the record of this needing to happen will reflect so very very poorly on his character as a human and his fitness as a parent.

Ohhhh I'm so very happy for you @Lolli! You HAVE got a small win! I know it's not the war, but it is quite an important battle, and YOU'VE WON! And there are more victories to come! Things are finally starting to roll your way now.

Oh I do hope you're feeling more hopeful today. From where I'm sat, it looks like it's finally coming together for you, people are finally seeing reason, seeing the truth. You are finally getting somewhere!!

Hey... maybe my open letter to The arsehole Universe had some effect? I'd happily take some credit for that. Wink It feels so helpless watching this nightmare from a distance, unable to do a thing. But NO, I am only joking. I would never dream of pretending to take one single, solitary, insignificant drop of credit for your personal victory, for which you've struggled and fought so hard and so long, not even for a laugh.

CONGRATULATIONS LOLLIPOP!! [MamaBear] I'm ever so happy for you!

And yes, please do start a new thread soon - if you don't mind, if you're up to it. I'm not at all ashamed to admit that I am overly invested in your situation and I really do care what happens and how it goes for you. I think about you daily and pray for your victory, and for you and your precious kids to get some bloody peace for once in your life. And I know there are loads of us who feel the same exactly. Honestly, I've been getting more and more nervous the nearer we get to 1000 posts...

RandomMess · 30/10/2017 23:11

You are getting it has taken a ridiculous amount of strength and perseverance but you are making progress.

KOKO TennisTennisTennisTennis

rainbowstardrops · 30/10/2017 23:22

What a fantastically productive day for you! Yay!
I couldn’t go to bed without checking in on you. Stay strong!

Idontmeanto · 30/10/2017 23:26

Superb news! I’m really, really happy for you. Sleep tight tonight!

AvoidingDM · 31/10/2017 00:12

Fabulous day. Your corner is becoming increasingly busy!
Hope you can chill a little all this stress can't be good for you. Sleep well

TheMShip · 31/10/2017 07:27

Well done Lolli! You're such a star, I'm so impressed at your persistence!

Hairgician · 31/10/2017 07:35

That's brill news on getting your things Back!! Doing a victory dance here!😁😁
Another one rooting for you everyday. I'm coming in here every day hoping for positive updates and praying he hasn't done anything else to terrorise you! You are doing amazingly!! Xx

Florida28 · 31/10/2017 08:00

Another amazing step forward for u & the little ones, a great day for u. Ur strength continues to amaze me. Well done @lollipop Star

Florida28 · 31/10/2017 08:04

Oh and I'll be keeping my fingers crossed everything goes your way today Wink xx

flutterby12 · 31/10/2017 08:29

Morning @lollipop7 so pleased everything is going the right way and you can get your stuff back. You are such an inspiring woman. Hope you, baby and children are feeling better. You should be so proud of yourself x

lollipop7 · 31/10/2017 08:34

Been up for an hour engaging in correspondence with the complaints manager from the solicitor

Heard nothing from them all day.
Not even an acknowledgement of my concerns.

Somehow today I’ve got to find and fill in all the appropriate paperwork for a Stay of Arrangements Application as well as compile the supporting evidence for it and the Adjournment Application through the Court as he will refuse it despite the fact I’m about to have HIS fucking baby. Sorry for the bad language.

It’s the old one step forward two steps backward dance.

My little boy was awake in the night for an hour crying calling me a big bully and saying he wanted me to be squashed by a car or made to go back to Daddy and cry and scream. That he didn’t love me and and wanted to put his baby brother in the dustbin when he arrives. He then started sobbing and saying he was sad and wanted his star bed back and please could I snatch it from Daddy. He’s all over the place.
I went back to bed and cried until 4.30am.

Weary doesn’t cover it.

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Slingsanderrors · 31/10/2017 08:41

lollipop no words, just a huge unmumsnetty hug. X

hellsbellsmelons · 31/10/2017 08:46

Ohhh... god love him.
He's so confused.
He will get there.
He's lashing out at the people that he knows love him.
I'm so sorry you've had a shite night.
And you fucking swear away.
This is your space to do what ever you want.
Here's to an OK day today!
One step forward.

iknowimcoming · 31/10/2017 08:48

As hells said this behaviour will be coming out because he now feels secure enough to express himself honestly - probably not much comfort atm but it really is testament to how far you’ve come already. Hope you have a productive day Halloween Smile

Frouby · 31/10/2017 08:51

Your poor little boy lolli. Don't be doubting yourself tho. If this is the emotional damage that your ex can inflict by the time he is 3 think what he would do over 18 years.

Your little one has a lot going on and is lashing out at you because he knows he is safe and secure in his relationship with you. That's all. My dsis went through similar with her boys after leaving their vile, abusive father. Lived in temporary accommodation for a while etc. It did take time but they are happy now and she doesn't regret it for a second though it took her a long time to leave and a long time to accept that the hurt caused by leaving was better than the hurt caused by staying.

lollipop7 · 31/10/2017 09:21

He went to nursery fine and I know what you’re all saying is correct. I just feel like I should have left before this damage was done and I’m to blame.

I feel wretched.
And don’t l know where to start today.

Picking the right solicitor would have helped.
Just want to go back to bed and sleep as exhausted. Fat chance.

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Slingsanderrors · 31/10/2017 09:31

You're not to blame at all lollipop. Children are incredibly resilient, he knows he's safe with you, he's just trying to make sense of what's happening.

OnTheRise · 31/10/2017 09:35

You've done nothing wrong. Nothing at all.

You tried to make things work despite your husband going out of his way to be abusive to you.

When you realised it wasn't going to work, you got your children to a place of safety and have been fighting for them ever since.

You're a marvel.

Prusik · 31/10/2017 09:52

I've been lurking. Lolli, I'm just astounded by your grit and strength. No one should have to go through the journey you've gone through Flowers

holdthewine · 31/10/2017 11:03

The way your 3 year old is feeling is so not YOUR fault and just think how much worse it would’ve been for him to grow up with a father abusing his mother. In the long game you’re so doing the right thing.

If it’s any consolation my 3 yo DGS is also doing a lot of that due to house move and parents’ relationship crisis so I know it’s very distressing especially with so much on your plate.

From the outside I can see that one step at a time you are getting somewhere. Chin up BrewCake

ifeeltheneedtheneedforspeed · 31/10/2017 14:24

Lollipop I feel so wretched reading your thread. What a strong determined woman you and an amazing role model. I wish you every success in your battle (which you WILL win) your children might not see it now but they will come to realise how amazing you are. They will see the truth.
Wish I could help other than to offer a few words of support via the internet.

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