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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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Likesugarandcyanide · 08/11/2017 20:36

Oh Shnitzel that really made me laugh. Actually he has just gone from one carer to another. Yet me caring for our children left him neglected 😕

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Nadinexo1 · 08/11/2017 20:44

Things will be looking up for you very soon.
when I was going through a very tough time a relative once said to me that i wouldl be glad all this happened, at the time i thought what a stupid thing to say, but two years on I'm happier than ever and dread to think if my tough time hadn't come along I would've have experienced all the amazing things I have now.

Nainer123 · 08/11/2017 20:50

I don't have any advice for you as i havent been in a situaton even vlose to this one but I just wanted to say youre incredibly strong! Dealing with that scumbag and solely looking after 3 children! Shock that takes incredible strength. And you'll make it through this. You're doing absolutely amazingly.

They are absolute vile scum. It's so disgusting the way they have acted and continue to act. I hope karma kicks both of them in the teeth.

Ps you have a great friend! Grin Flowers

ElephantsandTigers · 08/11/2017 20:51

How lovely to see people being supportive and schools caring for kids and parents.

SchnitzelVonKrumm · 08/11/2017 20:53

Oh dear god he is appalling.

I did actually wonder if the OW thought you knew. Do sure it gets back to her that he lied about the deposit and deprived his children of money for weeks.

Be a shame if she dumped him and left him homeless wouldn’t it?

SassySausageSupper · 08/11/2017 21:08

He is an awful person but at least now it’s all coming out, he’ll get his comeuppance. And same goes for her! Shit humans.

You and your family and friends sound lovely. I’ll be sending you all my positive vibes and happy thoughts.

Nannyplumssillyoldelf · 08/11/2017 21:10

What a pair of absolute twazocks. Onwards and upwards now for you.

PollytheDolly · 08/11/2017 21:27

This is a special kind of low. So special I cant even think of a word to describe how abhorrent these two individuals are.

ChickenMom · 08/11/2017 21:29

Wow...they are both utterly vile and she has been seriously unprofessional. I hope they get rid of her. How can they trust her around vulnerable children as she is a proven liar! Go see a solicitor and screw your ex for everything. No more leniency. He is just disgusting. I can't quite believe what I've read! You really are well rid.

Likesugarandcyanide · 08/11/2017 21:31

I told C everything, so that it goes back into school. I told her all about the alleged deposit and all about OW being so friendly to us and that I had absolutely no idea.

She knows what a wreck I was all summer, she knows I have picked myself up lately because she remarked that I was beginning to look a bit better. I have no doubt she will tell people in school the truth, she’s very nice, I don’t trust just anyone to look after ds2.

She says she will double check tomorrow that he has moved in with her, if he has then it is more ammunition for me to use with the solicitor. It is more proof of his lies. She thinks that OW has lived there for quite a while as she let another staff member lodge with her for a few weeks last year when there was a gap between his sale and purchase. That’s none of my business but it may be more proof of his lies.

I really have been played for a fool. I fell completely for the “let’s keep things amicable” line that he was pushing. He kept saying that there was no need to involve solicitors or the csa because we could agree it all ourselves. He pretended to be very contrite about not having much money, obviously he just wants to keep it all for himself.

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SchnitzelVonKrumm · 08/11/2017 21:36

What. A. Cunt.

It’s possible OW did think you knew, he’s undoubtedly lied to her too.

Likesugarandcyanide · 08/11/2017 21:42

I suppose she may have been lied to as well. I don’t want to make excuses for her because I hate her but she is possibly as in the dark as I have been about a lot of this.

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SchnitzelVonKrumm · 08/11/2017 21:43

Do you have any financial information - mortgage, bank accounts, shares, savings, his pension? He will have hidden any assets he can, I’m sure.

SchnitzelVonKrumm · 08/11/2017 21:45

Not suggesting she deserves any sympathy but if she works out how deceitful he is and ends things she might be a useful source of information.

RedastheRose · 08/11/2017 21:45

When you've been in a relationship with someone completely selfish with narcissistic traits you can end up with ptsd! You should think about getting some counselling for yourself as it made a huge difference to me after what I went through with my ex.

Wrongwayup · 08/11/2017 21:53

You rock and your ex belongs under one. X

Likesugarandcyanide · 08/11/2017 21:56

The only thing I have paperwork wise is one payslip that he left by mistake and thinks he lost. I rent, the house has always been in my name only as the housing association prefer that.

We never had a joint account, he would never agree to it. He just transferred money to me when i asked for it, if he could “afford” it.

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SchnitzelVonKrumm · 08/11/2017 21:59

I bet his hobby is expensive thoughAngry

SchnitzelVonKrumm · 08/11/2017 22:02

Seriously, go nuclear on him. He sounds awful in every way.

LostInTheTunnelOfGoats · 08/11/2017 22:02

What. A. Scumbag

Well done for not taking this lying down. Their behaviour is so disgusting that there should be no attempt to hide it or make excuses

Likesugarandcyanide · 08/11/2017 22:04

I certainly don’t feel like I rock. I feel pathetic and so stupid. I have been such an idiot, for years I’ve abided by all his rules and tried so hard to keep the peace when he got annoyed at untidyness or general things that children do.

Ds1 said this evening that he felt guilty because he felt so much more relaxed and happy when his Dad moved out. He says he doesn’t feel guilty any more, he just hates him. He also said that when he moved out he told ds1 that he had to look after me and be more helpful and responsible. I am beyond livid about that, it is such a horrible responsibility to put on a young teenager.

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RandomMess · 08/11/2017 22:05

First thing tomorrow phone CMS and start the ball rollling!

DianaPrincessOfThemyscira · 08/11/2017 22:09

You are amazing OP. You really are.

I have no advice at all, but I’ve been following your posts and honestly, your strength is inspiring.

What an utter bellend your husband is though.

SchnitzelVonKrumm · 08/11/2017 22:16

DS1 is clearly a thoughtful and sensitive boy and is a credit to you. Your children know you’ve got their backs and can see through their father. He has squandered any affection and respect they had for him. Fool.

timeisnotaline · 08/11/2017 22:16

Thanks goodness the school are doing completely the right things! Your ex sounds like a piece of work. Here's to cms and a great lawyer. If he pays you what he should you can hire some respite care after all - go for all of the backpay too.