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I need to get my head around this.

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Likesugarandcyanide · 07/11/2017 09:06

I had a thread a few months ago about his affair with a woman he met at sports club. I dont know how to link, sorry.

Sorry if this is long and disjointed but I found out last night that OW works in my ds 2’s school. He never told me who she was, when I asked he said “just someone I met at * club, its not important”.

Over the last few months we have worked out how to keep things amicable, sort of settled into a routine where he comes here Sat/Sun and looks after them during the day to give me a break. Dd and ds 2 both have significant disabilities and health issues so it is the only break I get as dd is unable to attend school and tutored at home.

Yesterday evening ds 1 had a careers talk at school that I took him to. He was here looking after dd and ds 2. When we got back dd was very quiet and anxious, he left immediately saying very little.

As soon as he left dd broke down and said OW had been here, she needed his keys apparently and he let her come in and got them for her. Dd recognised her immediately as did ds2 because she works in the special school he attends. He told her not to mention anything to me but I think he left so quickly because he knew she would.

This woman sees me regularly, she’s chatted to me at school events over the last few months and all the time I had no idea that she is the OW. We went to a fundraising event in September and she was chatting away to my children while the family support worker was with us asking me how I was feeling. School have been very supportive, ds 2 reacted very badly to us separating and his behaviour deteriorated significantly.

I feel totally betrayed, I don’t know how either of them felt it was ok for me not to know. She has been so sweet and friendly, asking about me and all the children when I see her and all the time I didn’t know. She even knows where we live and came when she knew I wasn’t there. I’m wondering if lots of people in school know and I’m the idiot that has been in the dark. I walk into that building three afternoons a week to pick up ds and had no idea.

I had been adamant that they were not to be introduced to the OW yet, he has been pushing for it and kept saying things like “I’m hoping we can all be friends, you’ll like her”. When all the time he was hiding this.

I don't want her in my house, I don't want her near my children yet. Its only been a few months since they screwed up our lives. I want to ring the school and tell them to keep her to hell away from my son. There are pictures on the school website of them together doing a sports activity a few weeks ago and all the time she knew and he knew that they were making a fucking fool of me.

I've tried to be fair, I didn’t stop him taking lots of stuff from here to set up his new place. I haven’t argued when he pays less money for his children as he says his flat is too expensive. I feel like he has been playing me the whole time. He didnt want me seeing a solicitor, said we could arrange things ourselves to keep things amicable and all the time he’s been hiding this. I am such a fool 😞

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BewareOfDragons · 16/11/2017 20:20

You are awesome, OP.

As for your ex, breakdown my ass. He's shitting himself that you are no longer in his control, that you've exposed his lies and deceitful behaviour, that you've put him on notice that he needs to stump up more for his own children, all while his own life just got a lot more complicated: he will have to pay more to you while having to pay more to support his now jobless cunt of a girlfriend. Karma has well and truly bitten him; life won't be so carefree and jolly for him any more.

Well done you, OP.

FlyMaybe · 16/11/2017 20:32

OP you are a goddess. Well done Smile

Your DC are lucky to have you.

Flowers and Wine

CelebrationSizedBounty · 16/11/2017 21:20

It's not worked out well for him has it?

SchnitzelVonKrumm · 16/11/2017 21:28

Time wounds all heels Grin

Likesugarandcyanide · 16/11/2017 21:49

RandomMess thank you, I had thought I needed to use a solicitor but if i can work out most of it directly that’s much better.

I honestly don’t know where it all came from yesterday, I feel like I don’t care anymore. I am quite a quiet person, I don’t ordinarily have a bad temper and I have spent months crying over him and now if anything I just feel numb. I will not let him ruin any more of our lives.

I hate him, I hate her but I don’t want to let them ruin me. My biggest fear is that something will happen to me and the children will go to them. I need to be ok so they have the support they need because he was always rubbish at dealing with them, unless there was no choice he wouldn’t involve himself much at all.

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rollingonariver · 16/11/2017 22:36

Op you are so strong and amazing. Your children are so lucky to have you.
You’ve been through a lot but you will get through this and your life will be so much better Smile

Potentialmadcatlady · 16/11/2017 22:38

Lolli..that’s the way I always felt- I needed to be strong for the kids because they need me and their ‘Dad’ ( I use that term loosely) is rubbish ( apparently kids don’t need maintainence/food/roof over their heads).. I am now much better at looking after myself because I have too so I can look after them.. it’s hard to do but it is needed.. little things like a favourite bar of chocolate, a hot bath, a good movie when kids in bed..they all help..
You are so brave and your kids are very blessed to have you..
your Ex- well he just simply doesn’t deserve them..
Thinking of you

Potentialmadcatlady · 16/11/2017 22:41

Sorry wrote wrong name.. have two many threads on my watch list..

NameWithChange · 16/11/2017 22:55

You are fab.

Don't ever fall for another word he says to you.

Make your plans for you and the children, continue being the fab mum you are and have a small Wineof something to congratulate yourself.

I believe we reap what we sow in this world and your future is looking bright! Unlike theirs

MistressDeeCee · 16/11/2017 22:58

oh I do like your style OP. You go, lady. Your DCs will be just fine, you've got their back and you're nobody's fool👏

Likesugarandcyanide · 16/11/2017 23:10

Haha, I don’t feel brave. I feel absolutely terrified. I know I have been doing this on my own for a long time but actually being on my own is scary. I feel like reality is hitting me and I have years of just the same caring ahead of me.

It’s unlikely dd will ever be fully independent, ds2 certainly won’t and while I would do anything for them it’s very hard at times. I am quite resentful that he gets to start a whole new life and doesn’t have to take any responsibility at all.

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threeandmeandthedog · 16/11/2017 23:19

OP you are a strong woman, you are awesome Flowers

SchnitzelVonKrumm · 16/11/2017 23:20

That is very unfair and you’ve every right to be resentful. But he wasn’t taking responsibility or shouldering any of the burden anyway and you will be free to make decisions and choices for yourself and the children without his influence.

Potentialmadcatlady · 16/11/2017 23:21

You are brave...
I’m in a similar situ with one of my teens- will most likely never be fully independent .. I was left with nothing and was terrified but strangely the actual ‘caring’ for the kids bit was easier once their ‘Dad’ had left.. after a few weeks I got into a pattern with them, House stayed tidier, less cooking etc to do and gradually bit by bit I realised that life on my own with them was better than a life with a man who didn’t actualy help much but in fact just created more work/tension/drama/unhappiness. There is still the odd day when I think I can’t do this on my own but then I get a txt or something from a friend and I realise I’m not actually on my own- friends ( esp other parents) can sometimes just totally be there when you need them. And kids grow up, they change in what they need from you and you change with them. Sometimes I have to remind myself what amazing kids we have- how brave they are and if they can be brave then I need to be too

SandyY2K · 16/11/2017 23:42

I would investigate how you would go about making a formal complaint about her, for professional misconduct.

Absolutely agree with this.

She needs to stay well away from working with children ever again.

RedastheRose · 17/11/2017 01:14

Well done OP you rock. He’s a lying twat and his ‘breakdown’ is a cover story for acting like a complete and utter bastard. He has to blame something and it obviously can’t be him so he has to be having a breakdown to account for his actions.

It will be hard on your own but it’s likely that you will find that once you’ve got over all the shock and hurt that your life is actually easier. You won’t have to put up with his lies or trying to keep him happy and there will be less stress in your life.

nadinexo1 · 17/11/2017 09:26

I would investigate how you would go about making a formal complaint about her, for professional misconduct.

Agree with this fully. She was more interested in a man than looking out for children's best interests who were under her care.

Gemini69 · 17/11/2017 09:29

Please keep using your Solicitor OP... she will keep everything legal and controlled Flowers

OnlyTheDepthVaries · 17/11/2017 20:43

I’ve just seen the update. You are one hell of a woman! Jolly well done.
And if you feel like you are wobbling get yourself back on here and read all our comments.

FlyMaybe · 17/11/2017 22:24

Please keep using your Solicitor OP... she will keep everything legal and controlled

This...

Razzlefrazzle · 18/11/2017 08:13

Agree with pp’s who say to use your solicitor. The ‘breakdown’ strategy won’t be the only one he uses. The next will probably be more intimidating. He has played with your head in the past - you need the solicitor to keep everything official and devoid of emotion. Her job is to fight your corner and get you and your dcs the best deal - when he starts getting letters making him see his attempts to sell you and his children short will no longer work he is going to s**t himself. Exactly what he deserves!

inlectorecumbit · 18/11/2017 09:20

Poor wee lamb is stressed Sad
well no bloody wonder, his fairytale new world has just come crashing about his feet.
In no particular order

  1. his DW doesn't give a shit about him anymore and he can no longer control her
  2. His DC's are at present no contact
  3. The OW is no longer employed so he will be supporting her and his family for the foreseeable future
  4. he has to use solicitors to sort his mess out--more ££££
  5. Both him and now OW reputation is in tatters

And you OP are becoming stronger. What a wonderful role model you are for all your DC's

Flowers
Jamboree05 · 18/11/2017 18:28

OP, you are bloody awesome. That is all.

thelittlethingz · 22/11/2017 11:56

Hope your ok @Likesugarandcyanide

Likesugarandcyanide · 22/11/2017 14:38

I’m ok, just feeling a bit down for the last few days. This has brought me right back to how I felt when he told me he was having an affair. I am trying really hard to be positive and strong but really all I want to do is crawl under the duvet and stay there. I have seen my doctor, she has given me fluoxetine, I started it a few days ago.

I know the solicitor has written to him and he has been contacted by the CMS because I got a very angry text calling me a ‘stupid slag’ and accusing me of only being after his money, hence the solicitor writing to tell him to stop or face action.

He hasn’t made any attempt to see the children, if I hear ds2 asking “whe da” (language skills are poor) one more time I think my heart will break. ☹️ The poor boy has no idea what is going on. I think that’s making me feel down too. Usually I can text and he will call and spend half an hour with him after work but when I contacted him this time the response was “well I hope you explain to him that you’re fucking with all our lives”. I know this is not my fault but it’s very hard not to let it get to me.

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