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Christian wife leaving my husband

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WonderRose · 16/09/2017 11:48

I'm a Christian woman about to leave my husband and I was looking for some advice on how to carry the guilt. We have 2 children together and have been together 3 years. He's not a very nice man. I was speaking people before but I can't remember their usernames so can't get in touch with them

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spiney · 09/10/2017 10:28

Too early for Decs - You're all heart aren't you.

I've never heard that before - this 'learned helplessness ' . A sort of 2nd grade situation that doesn't need sympathy is it?

And who gives one about drip feeding. On face value OP is in a nightmare and you are snipping about drip feeding. FFS.

You know where the hide button is.

bullyingadvice2017 · 09/10/2017 10:29

Get on to the police, please do it! They will be able to help you access all sorts of help and keep you safe to move in with your life!

GeekLove · 09/10/2017 10:36

Seriously, Why Mumsnet?!

This woman is making a life changing decision and some of you are wolf packing with the troll hunting?

Anyway, on the slightest chance this is a troll thread some of the information here could help others get out. I don't care about being taken in.

Gazelda · 09/10/2017 10:40

OP, in order to secure your future, you must speak with the police and women’s aid. They will believe you. They will help you. Take care

LuxuryWoman2017 · 09/10/2017 10:41

Seriously, Why Mumsnet?!

I think people are a little wary as the last thread was deleted for the OP being a PBP.

Hope you manage to get some help today OP.

Zaphodsotherhead · 09/10/2017 10:44

OK, so some people are worried about feeding the troll. BUT, surely a little troll feeding is NOTHING compared to possibly helping a woman who might be in a life-changing situation? Can we not give OP the benefit of the doubt? If she's a troll, then there's no harm done other than someone having a laugh at our expense, but if she isn't? Maybe she needs us?

OP, get safe, call the police and Women's Aid, and take their advice from here on in.

springydaffs · 09/10/2017 10:45

Wishing you all the support and love in the world.

I completely believe you. Christian, married to a christian, divorced said christian for domestic abuse.

Take care. contact Womens Aid when you get to your lovely cousin's . Here is the local WA office

As the police officer who posted up thread said, you will be believed, you have much more evidence than most. I think you will be surprised at how strong your position is.

Can you copy this thread? It is a record of events (potent in court) and also evidence of the overwhelming support you're getting on here.

Take care sweetheart Flowers Flowers Flowers

WonderRose · 09/10/2017 10:51

Who would make something like this up? I know it's hard to people to believe but you'd have to be pretty sick in the head to make this up. I'm packed up in the car and about to leave. Will take a few hours to get to my cousins. The pbp was a mistake on mumsnet part, hence why they apologised and reacvited my account. Thank you for your messages. I really do appreciate them

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ducknose · 09/10/2017 10:59

I can only hope that people are reporting this to flag up some help, as opposed to thinking you're a liar.
Shame on anyone thinking this is a troll, have you any idea how damaging it is to insinuate someone is lying when the reason they've stayed with an abuser is because she's terrified no one will believe her?!
I'm hoping you're safely en route to your cousin's and safety now @WonderRose , please do call the police and see if there is a rape centre near you, where you will be treated with dignity and kindness and 100% belief.

bullyingadvice2017 · 09/10/2017 11:00

Are you driving yourself and kids? Where is he? Wishing you a safe exit.

WonderRose · 09/10/2017 11:03

Thank you everyone. No my cousin is driving. I can't drive. He is still at work. Feels good being with my cousin again, she is amazing. Kids are both sleeling in the back.

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springydaffs · 09/10/2017 11:11

phew Flowers

Bekabeech · 09/10/2017 11:12

I have been reporting threads where people say "I am reporting this" as it sounds like Troll hunting for me.

Maybe some people need to read the guidelines again and think about why they are there?

OP - please let us know when you are away safely.

Amethyst975 · 09/10/2017 11:27

OP, I've just seen this thread today for the first time and I'm horrified by the situation you're in. I'm Christian too and I can reassure you that you've been extremely courageous in taking these steps to leave.

Just wanted to add another friendly voice to this thread! Plenty of people are here to encourage and support you! Flowers

WonderRose · 09/10/2017 11:29

He keeps texting me in his usual 15 minute times. I just text him telling him ive left and not to contact me again. Feels strange telling him because last time i left i just left and didnt tell him. Feels good though

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LuxuryWoman2017 · 09/10/2017 11:33

Christ, does he always text you every 15 minutes ? How does he ever get any work done?

CousinKrispy · 09/10/2017 11:35

OP, I get how difficult this can be when you come from a conservative religious background. It is similar to brainwashing to grow up that way--it is presented to you as the way things ought to be, and that includes women having no free access to money, submitting to the husband as total head of the household, etc. It does happen and it is hard to escape from.

You're not a bad person for having believed that for however many years. You're not a bad person for wanting to get away from it, either. But it is incredibly hard while you live in an echo chamber of people with the beliefs of your parents ... people who would rather see their daughter abused by her husband than go against the teachings of their church. But this does happen in real life, sadly.

Guilt is a classic tool for abuse. Loads of abusers use it to entrap their targets.

every time you feel guilty about your kids, or feel you can't handle the months of courts, police, etc ... think about whether you want your kids to grow up with the same mindset and experience the same thing when they get married someday. Then you'll know that fighting through this is the right thing to do.

But only you can make that decision. There is help out there for you, reach out for it.

best wishes

ferrier · 09/10/2017 11:38

Please ring the police now wonderose. You need their protection in case your h turns abusive.

WonderRose · 09/10/2017 11:49

Every 15 mins. Like clock work. Although currently it's calls non stop. He is so angry.

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WonderRose · 09/10/2017 11:49

Every 15 mins. Like clock work. Although currently it's calls non stop. He is so angry.

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LuxuryWoman2017 · 09/10/2017 11:53

Turn your phone off and let him leave furious voice mails, it's all evidence for you

WonderRose · 09/10/2017 11:55

I'm letting it go to voicemail

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Youcanttaketheskyfromme · 09/10/2017 11:58

Flowers please do also ring women's aid. They are really helpful and you won't have to do anything you don't want.

Youcanttaketheskyfromme · 09/10/2017 12:02

He may well turn up. Don't hesitate to phone the police if you feel threatened besides also ringing them about his assault on you

WonderRose · 09/10/2017 12:14

I have never heard him this angry. Its really quite scary. He doesn't know I'm with my cousin thank goodness.

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