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Stuck between a rock and a hard place

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Bigbangtherum · 05/08/2017 20:46

Hi long term lurker here, but am really stuck at the moment and could really do with some advice from anyone who has been in a similar situation. Some details have been changed so as not to out me.

So I have been with partner for 13 years, 2 kids, aged 2 and 5. He has always been a bit short tempered never hit me, or kids, but will easily fly off the handle, shout kick stuff etc.

Last week we had a big blow up, i am unsure if the details of the fall out are relevant but we both shouted at each other, I instigated it, he took it to the next level, I had to call the police as he was loosing it and wrecking the house and I was scared. I then left the house and have been at my mums since.

We have spoken a little via text but tonight he called and he got really angry again, calling me names, blaming me for making him angry, and threatened to Take his own life, I panicked and called 111 to try and see if I could get some advice from out of hours gp, he called again about ten mins later and I asked if they had spoke to him, at which point he goes nuclear and calls me all the names under the sun and refused to speak to NHS direct and said I was trying to get him sectioned.

Someone close to me has been dispatched to the house where he is to check on him, but now I am sat here shitting myself and do not know how to proceed.

I do not think this relationship can be salvaged but with the threat of suicide about I'm a scared, am also scared to go back to the house. Can anyone help? Obviously I have let out quite a bit of info or I would be here all night, not intentionally drip feeding but think I had added the important parts

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GlitterSparkles17 · 05/08/2017 22:40

Well that does change a lot. It's your home and your children need it back for stability. Stay where you are for now and give him a timeframe to leave by, you will need to be back there and settled by the time school is back anyway so that's plenty of time for him to get prepared and find somewhere.

Bigbangtherum · 05/08/2017 22:47

The police are calling me tomorrow as although I didn't give any details last week they had my number and called back, so will update them. I just would like him to calm the fuck down before I attempt to suggest he moves out, he's still so angry and shouty days later, I have blocked his number for now as I just can't deal with it. Are there any external resources that will help with his mental health? Gp, mind, crisis team? He's such a fucking mess, the likes I've never seen before, he's just totally lost any perspective.

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Bigbangtherum · 05/08/2017 22:48

Or do I keep schtum and hopes he gets the help he needs himself?

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GlitterSparkles17 · 05/08/2017 22:56

Talk to the police tomorrow, they may refer you to a DV team which I think would be beneficial to you. I know he hasn't physicallt hurt you but trashing the house and scaring you and the kids is classed as DV. I think your definitely going to need the polices help getting him out of your house, id mention this to them tomorrow.

I really don't think you can make him talk to anyone about his mental health, he has to want to do it off his own back. His GP can easily help but it's getting him to go and see them that's the problem.

DancingLedge · 05/08/2017 23:27

The police may be able to refer you, and him, to agencies that can help.

I hesitate to add a further worry, but you must talk to the police about how he has behaved. Because, say 6 months down the line he wants overnight access with your DC, and you're not confident he's in a stable enough place: your word , which can be portrayed as a bitter ex wife, against his. You have to have a record of his behaviour, to protect yourself and your DC.

And the police may be able to make him see that he has to leave your house, in a way that he will respond better than coming from you.

There is a lot of help. You have to reach out and take it.

I can't imagine what you must be going through. Flowers

Bigbangtherum · 05/08/2017 23:45

Thanks guys, I'm going to try and get some sleep but rally helps to talk it though Smile

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Wallywobbles · 06/08/2017 06:55

Look the relationship is over. Draw a line under that part.

The real point is your kids. How do you feel about him having them? Because if you are not ok with that you really need to change your whole way of thinking right now.

If you are happy with 50/50 then keep on as you are.

If not stopping pissing about worrying about him. Document everything. That means police, the GP, dates, times etc. Because when he finds that what he's doing now doesn't work he'll move onto I'm keeping the kids etc. And that threat is far more scary than I'll kill myself.

Give him notice to move out. He needs to find somewhere permanent to live. See a solicitor and get your paperwork together asap.

Sarikiz · 06/08/2017 07:23

None of this is your fault. Saying the "right thing" and walking on egg shells around a volatile partner is no way to live.
As it is your house why did the police notvask him to leave?
You DP is responsible for his anger management and behaviour. If he is working he can pay to live somewhere else.
You need to have him leave the house sooner rather than later or you could be looking at legal issues.
All the best to you

FinallyHere · 06/08/2017 08:32

Get in touch with woman's aid. They will be able to point you in the right direction. To help you see that none of this is your fault and you can't reward his bad behaviour by letting him live in your house for free, while depriving your children of their home. Have you tried the freedom programme? It might help you see this situation a bit clearer..and not doubt yourself.

Good that it's the holidays, so you have some time to get sorted. All the best.

Bigbangtherum · 06/08/2017 09:07

Just been reading up on the freedom programme as have never heard of it, but have emailed the coordinator to find out more. Feeling sad this morning, I sound pathetic reading my posts back, which is not me, I just want a easy life. I don't want a broken family, just want him to come to the realisation that what the way he's been acting is wrong and sort himself out, away from us. I am going to have a good talk with my best friend today and try to get some kind of plan in action, as I will feel better with some kind of plan that is best for me, the kids then him. He does work but hes gonna struggle with a deposit for a house.

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DancingLedge · 06/08/2017 21:57

Hope you're doing ok
Thoroughly recommend the Freedom programme.
Best wishes

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