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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 😞

OP posts:
ChanandlerBongsNeighbour · 22/11/2017 14:44

What a bastard, turning it back on you! He’s lower than low. Keep strong OP. Thinking of you.

Gemini69 · 22/11/2017 14:48

your STBEX is fucking SCUM... keep telling yourself this... and you'll be fine... Grin

make sure you keep taking your fluextine it will help balance your emotional levels... take every day slowly and don't think too far ahead... let your Solicitor manage the communication traffic and the CMS deal with the money he OWES HIS children... this guy is a piece of work...clearly in his world he can do no wrong.. that's fine.. let him go Lady... this is who he is.. he thought he could walk away from his responsibilities.. well done for not letting this happen... your children need you and you will get through this .. please come onto Mumsnet if you need to talk... someone is always here .. Flowers

BitOutOfPractice · 22/11/2017 15:04

Bloody hell fire! I've just RTFT and he really is a low life scum bag isn't he?

I think you, your friend, your kids, the CSA and your solicitor are all going to make him sorry he thought he could get one over on you.

Keep going OP youre doing so so well Thanks

nadinexo1 · 22/11/2017 15:39

how in hell does he think it's tour fault? can he not see what he has done? it's as if he thinks he's done no wrong.
Do not let him get to you, you're in the right he is in the wrong here.

Likesugarandcyanide · 22/11/2017 15:41

I know he is trying to turn it all on me. He always did this if I ever disagreed with him, he would make me feel crap enough that I backed down.

I have contacted a counsellor because there is so much in my head that I need to have some kind of help. I am used to just bottling everything up and carrying on but I am feeling as if I cannot take much more so maybe getting it all out will help.

I really do appreciate all your support.

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thelittlethingz · 22/11/2017 15:45

I can imagine exactly how you feel. It’s easy for everyone to say stay strong but we aren’t in your situation.

You have got this far, you are strong, and putting things in place to make sure your children have financial stability. Not to mention the only carer they have, it must be hard for you to not have time to yourself at the moment too. He is an unbelievable person, making it all your fault when he had an affair, robbed his own children of the money they deserve while gallivanting with one of their teachers. It absolutely disgusts me that he’s even trying to knock you down and blame you!!!! He’s a cheeky sod, men are such a different species to women!!

Don’t let him have the satisfaction of defeating your soul, he’s scum, the lowest of the absolute low. Xxx

Greedynan · 22/11/2017 15:49

Pardon me because I'm about to swear. He is a fucking CUNT. Nasty bastard. I'm really rooting for you and your dc. Sending hugs xx

thelittlethingz · 22/11/2017 15:49

Councillors are absolutely amazing. I had a bit of a break down last year, funnily enough a man was involved!!!! The doctors put me on anti depressants which helped, and I recently came off them and started seeing a councillor, omg she is the best!!!! Talking though my feelings is good but she really does rationalise my thoughts and also gave me some home truth regarding why I feel the way I do... or did.

Likesugarandcyanide · 22/11/2017 16:05

I am hoping that the council will agree some respite for me when I have the assessment done. I am exhausted, I know it’s not helping my mood either but my budget doesn’t stretch to help every week. It will have to be a couple of hours a fortnight until hopefully respite starts.

I think he is well aware I won’t have a break and it is just another tactic designed to force me into line again. He will be waiting a long time though, I really am finished allowing him to dictate my life.

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Bluntness100 · 22/11/2017 16:09

I didn’t think I could read much on here that would shock me now, but my god, your thread did.

The way these two people have behaved. The lying, the cheating, the manipulation, the deceit, the secrecy, the abuse, the bullying, is shocking, when i got to the bit where she claims stress and he’s claiming breakdown my jaw actually dropped open. Wonder if texting uou to tell you you were a slag when he had to pay the csa min for his kids was part of his purported breakdown.

I don’t know how you’ve got the strength you have dealing with these evil scum, but well done. Keep going, You’ve right on your side.

nadinexo1 · 22/11/2017 16:51

by the way I think we know who the stupid slag is and it's not you. he was the one having the affair ffs.

BitOutOfPractice · 22/11/2017 16:53

I suspect that he's spun a whole pack of lies to the OW that you were somehow "cool" with this set up. I bet she's in shock too. I hope she sees him for the scumbag that he is. Not because I wish her well. But because I hope she makes his life hell

Bluntness100 · 22/11/2017 19:25

I think he’s lied about finances to her, he probably proclaimed to have more money than he has, hence his holding back the deposit and under paying maintenance, however I doubt he lied about her not knowing, because the op saw this woman and she would have mentioned something if she thought she knew.

MinorRSole · 22/11/2017 21:14

It's your fault?! Bloody hell, this guy takes the biscuit. How on gods green earth are his many flaws your fault!

Not seeing his children though, that makes him scum in my books (to be fair he was already pretty close before that)

Op you must be absolutely knackered, I hope you get support in place soon. You may need to fight for it but the system is in place and you are absolutely entitled to it

It might be worth joining some fb groups or online forums who can help you to get these things in place

Other than that just lots of love and these ThanksThanksThanksThanksThanksThanksThanks

SchnitzelVonKrumm · 23/11/2017 00:05

He’s punishing your DS2 because you’ve had the temerity to suggest he might do the bare minimum to support his children. True colours right there. He is awful but you will get the better of him and his dim bulb of an OW Flowers

stormnigel · 23/11/2017 08:10

This guy... just ignore him henceforth unless contacting via Solicitor...nothing he says is valid really is it? He’s vile and clearly can’t communicate in a reasonable way so don’t engage with him.
counselling will
Help op, as will the meds (but remember they may make you feel worse before you feel better as they sometimes do whilst they are kicking in)

NoOneLikesBlueQualityStreet · 23/11/2017 10:11

What a disgusting piece of shit your ex is.

And HAHAHA at the OW having torpedoed her professional reputation for him. What a catch! She's fucked her career but at least she still has the man who steals from his children and abandons them.

Lucky her.

Skinandbones · 23/11/2017 11:17

Just wanted to say, stay strong, you and your children are wonderful. Things might be a bit rocky now, but will soon get better.
Also I don't think you need to worry about her resigning and getting another job. It's amazing how gossip can travel between schools, even if she get another job, it will all come out about what she did.

revengeongc · 23/11/2017 14:15

I'm so glad you are going to have some counselling. That and the support of my lovely friends saved me.

Have you got some friends who you can lean on in real life? You're being so mighty but I know how tough it must be.

Keep posting here and we will all support you.

ToffeeUp · 23/11/2017 18:03

He really is the lowest of the lowest the way he is treating his children and you. Look after yourselfFlowers

Thebluedog · 24/11/2017 17:12

Flowers OP you’re doing great

Likesugarandcyanide · 24/11/2017 23:05

Well we have had a rough couple of days as dd had quite a bad seizure on Wednesday evening, we ended up on the ward until last night. My friend has been fantastic, she came and looked after ds1 & 2.

I had to contact ex as dd was looking quite bad. He did come to the hospital and was actually civil. He did tell me I looked “like shit” though, One of the nurses pulled him up for it. I had told them the situation before he arrived, we have been in there so often they have become like friends.

He stayed a couple of hours until dd was concious, as soon as she was aware of him she asked him to leave. He told me to let him know how she was but warned me he is away today until Monday doing his hobby. I do wonder what goes through his head, he didn’t even ask about his sons.

I had a visit from an emergency social worker as hospital had informed them that they are concerned about lack of support and that we need a care package. The nurses had already talked to me about it all and said that hopefully it will get us assessed quicker. The social worker seems to think I should have a few hours a day support, he is going to speak to the disabled children’s team on Monday.

I have asked C to do a few hours tomorrow as I am absolutely shattered. However I came home yesterday to a sparkling, tidy house. Apparently ds1 helped my friend and the mess that has accumulated over the last couple of days (weeks 🤫) is no more. I told him I am making notes of his proficiency at housework and he told me not to push my luck.

I will never be able to repay my friends for everything they have done for me, I realise how lucky I am to have them.

Now I am going to bed as I am shattered. Thank you all for your good wishes.

OP posts:
SockUnicorn · 24/11/2017 23:14

OP you are amazing
xxxxxx

Iamok0303 · 24/11/2017 23:39

You are amazing. Hugs

SchnitzelVonKrumm · 25/11/2017 13:13

I will never be able to repay my friends for everything they have done for me, I realise how lucky I am to have them The best payback for them will be to see you free of your horrible H and building a new and happy life.

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