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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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MrsMooks · 25/08/2017 12:56

Crikey OP! Well done

Siwdmae · 25/08/2017 13:38

You sound amazing, lollipop. You have found incredible reserves of strength. Keep being strong, I can't imagine how difficult this is. Get the police to accompany you to retrieve your belongings in case idiot bloke kicks off.

Sunnyspells · 25/08/2017 15:07

Sorry, not able to advise but just want to say- WoW! What a woman! I'm so moved by your determination. Sending you a big hug xx

SomeBerryJam · 25/08/2017 15:25

You're amazing x

Hermonie2016 · 26/08/2017 13:18

Well done .Hope you are doing ok.

lollipop7 · 26/08/2017 16:41

Been a funny couple of days

Have spent lots for time collating all my proofs of purchase for furniture, white goods etc that the shit is disputing. As if i don't have enough to do. I wilp take every last fork and lightbulb.
Applying for the civil injunction on Tuesday.
This afternoon he has been formally warned to refrain from harassing me by the police and it to turn up at the property again.

I found an email to his friend dated December 2016 in which he wrote he was "going to punish * with another baby. It will take its toll on her but when the product is of this quality I'm keeping going even if it finishes her off"
It's left me feeling physically sick. I have been referred for counselling and have an appointment with Victim Care. Reading that at seven months pregnant has left me reeling but vindicated in terms of me telling police he told me he got me pregnant on purpose to trap me ie it's proof.

I want a large glass of something strong so badly right now.

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lollipop7 · 26/08/2017 16:43

*not to turn up at the property again

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SomeBerryJam · 26/08/2017 16:54

Oh my word. You've been through so much. I admire you for doing what you've done, so brave. You're well rid of him. You focus on your beautiful children. I wish you all lots of love and stay strong, you've come this far x

JK1773 · 26/08/2017 16:55

Oh my goodness, that email Shock. He really is mentally unwell. You are doing so well keeping you and DC safe. With the telephone calls can you intervene when he starts being inappropriate and just tell DC to quickly say goodbye and cut him off? He should get the message eventually. Good luck at court on Tuesday. You'll be absolutely fine Flowers

lollipop7 · 26/08/2017 17:15

The email has been one of the hardest things to deal with. If I didn't love this baby it could have caused catastrophic bonding issues and made me go into a tailspin about labour which is looming large. I have had to start buying new things today as he won't let me take a thing from the house. Not even for our children.

It's all reaffirmed why I am right to be very fearful of him. He is a head case. .
I think I will have to go to court after Tuesday as I am going through the paperwork etc on Tuesday with a view to lodging an ex parte application shortly thereafter.

If he is out of line with the children on the phone today then that's it. He has had three chances and I'm not prepared to allow him to cause anymore upset.

[Message edited by MNHQ at OP's request for privacy reasons]

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Hermonie2016 · 26/08/2017 17:23

He must be very disordered.I can't imagine how any decent friend would react receiving that.

I'm sorry you are going through this.Its not your fault but you have to deal with the consequences.

lollipop7 · 26/08/2017 17:30

@Hermonie2016 I concur with your comment re the "friend" their reply was not there to read so who knows. If I received something like that I would feel the need to probably inform the affected party then distance myself immediately. There's my answer I guess.

This thread is useful for me as I read it and remind myself of everything I have done in a short time. That each day is hopefully another step forward and away. I hate him for not just all the lies, abuse and heartbreak but also the massive amount of sheer work and responsibility he has thrust upon me.

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Gemini69 · 26/08/2017 17:46

Jesus Crivens OP... I've just read your every post with stunned shock...

what a strong and decisive Mother you are... you are doing incredibly well under these hideous circumstances...

Sending hugs warmth and respect to you Lady Flowers

Janus · 26/08/2017 17:49

Lollipop I don't think I've ever read such an awful post, he sounds truly terrifying. You are being so strong, what an amazing mum and person you are, stay safe x

NotQuiteJustYet · 26/08/2017 19:34

You're so incredibly strong! Those babies of yours are blessed to have such a tower of strength looking out for them. Flowers

Your ex sounds cut from the same cloth as mine. It won't end well for him.

lollipop7 · 28/08/2017 17:00

I've had s rough couple of days, feeling so low and fed up,with it all.
The baby is making everything hard work and I just want my things back. I'm faced with having to buy everything again because he won't work with me to resolve issues peripheral to our separation such as recovering my belongings. Cot, pram, all his clothes, car seat etc. I can't believe how selfish and thoughtless she is this is his unborn child.

Just feels like one step forward three steps back right now and on top of it all I still don't know if any charges are going to be investigated by the police.

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Idontmeanto · 28/08/2017 23:00

Just wanted to tell you you're being amazingly strong and I wish I could give you a hug. Wishing you all the strength you need for all your children, and yourself. Your ex is a very disturbed individual.

SandyY2K · 29/08/2017 00:58

You're doing amazingly and I can't believe just how evil he is. Thank heavens you've escaped despite him trying to trap you further with another baby.

While marriage provides financial security, be glad you don't have to go through a divorce with this psycho.

Your DS may also need counselling at some time as well.

Just a word of caution when posting, don't put too much identifiable information here. You can alter a few details that won't make a difference, so as to remain anonymous.

Especially with the information you're giving the police.

It's stories like yours that have contributed to my change in career direction. I hate how women are abused like this and
I it's a great sense of satisfaction when they escape.

Keep going strong.

hellsbellsmelons · 29/08/2017 10:53

Wow he really is one sick bastard.
It must so hard and so much to take on board but you are doing so so well.
I really hope the police press charges.
That email read must help with it all.
I really hope you have a slightly better week!

HettySunshine · 29/08/2017 13:46

You are amazing op. What you have achieved for yourself and your children is incredible. Keep talking to us, we're all here for you xx

springydaffs · 30/08/2017 08:59

Hope you're doing OK Flowers

Re the phone calls, why give him 'one last chance '? Just stop them. He's abusing the kids through them.

You get get police to accompany you to the property to recover your possessions. Ask them about it.

Don't be being amazed at what a psycho /cruel/mean/sick etc bastard he is. You're assuming he could have some decency. Accept he is one very sick individual.

Hope you get your stuff back soon.

Fishface77 · 30/08/2017 09:49

Read the full thread.
You might not fee it but you are so strong.
KOKO one step at a time. Flowers

Alfiemoon1 · 30/08/2017 21:14

Can the police not accompany u to get yours and the babies things?
You are doing amazing lollipop

lollipop7 · 31/08/2017 22:24

So an awful day.
He's issued me with papers applying for sole custody alleging I am abusing the children as well as a Prohibited Steps Order
He's alleging I have psychotic PND and has witnesses to my attacking him.

Lower than even I expected.

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lollipop7 · 31/08/2017 22:29

Oh and he's cited me as having committed child abduction.

Totally toxic

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