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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:
Gemini69 · 10/11/2017 21:32

well done OP... you're taking things at your own pace and protecting your kids... trust your instincts and call your neighbour of you need him... enjoy your weekend as best you can.... Flowers

MrsBertBibby · 10/11/2017 21:35

Your solicitor sounds like a woman after my own heart.

Your DS1 is a very naughty boy, and deserves hugs.

KERALA1 · 10/11/2017 21:43

What an utter thicko the ow is. What did she think was going to happen if she started shagging the father of a vulnerable child in her care? Hope she gets sacked she deserves to.

Likesugarandcyanide · 10/11/2017 22:04

Schnitzel my friend said that today too, I wasn’t sure the police would be interested because he hasn’t done anything other than send texts since the other day.

I forgot to say, friend’s car is parked outside my house. She has bought a new one and is keeping this one as her ds is having lessons. I offered her the space as if he drives past he will think she is here.

I haven’t punished ds at all, he did get a huge hug. We’ve had a chat about the fact that although he has left me he is still his dad. He is very angry, he says he hates him but I think that’s just angry reaction. He receives counselling through school, I have told his counsellor of the latest developments and she is going to see him for a few extra sessions. I am very proud of him, i am of course biased but he copes with a lot with dd and ds2 being disabled and yet he behaves perfectly in school and gets good grades. He feels like he is a disappointment to his dad though because he rarely praised him and was very critical.

OP posts:
Forkrightorf · 10/11/2017 22:17

Your DS1 is clearly a prince because he has been raised by a queen.
You are doing so incredibly well, I hope that horrible pair have a thoroughly horrible time during the fallout of their actions. Keep going, you have half of the internet behind you Flowers

thelittlethingz · 10/11/2017 22:19

Hehehehe I’m so glad he got the finger!!! Amazing!

bmarie · 10/11/2017 22:24

I would be fucking furious I'm fuming for you

How disgusting of them, get a solicitor and get your money what a dickhead!!

MinorRSole · 10/11/2017 22:28

Good luck at the dr op. I’m not surprised you are feeling the effect on your health and hope the dr is able to help you with that Flowers

SchnitzelVonKrumm · 10/11/2017 22:31

* He feels like he is a disappointment to his dad though because he rarely praised him and was very critical.* If anything good comes out of this it might be that he no longer cares for his father’s opinion.

ddrmum · 11/11/2017 00:45

The cms will check what your stbx has paid in tax & will calculate what he should pay you based on his salary. It doesn't take his outgoings into account at all. As others have already said, protect yourself & your children. Get as much help and support as possible and be kind to yourself, remember that you cannot pour from an empty cup. You need to be strong going forward. You are an amazing woman and a fabulous example to your children.

stormnigel · 11/11/2017 06:09

You are doing great op... keep going.
I hope you have a good and quiet weekend. I hope they do not as they contemplate exactly What the consequences of their actions might be.

Likesugarandcyanide · 11/11/2017 10:19

Well he has paid maintenance into my bank account which I’m very surprised at. It was due yesterday but I expected to go without, it’s not as much as the calculator says he should be paying but I will let CMS sort that one. He usually gives me cash, I am assuming he has paid it through the bank to create his own paper trail.

Ds1 says he is very glad you don’t all think he’s a rude brat. I have told him he has support on here and he says thankyou but I am not to tell you he slept in my bed last night as you might think he’s a baby or weird.

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headinhands · 11/11/2017 10:25

In this case that would actually be appropriate. She has caused significant trauma to your son that has affected his behaviour and his schooling. She shouldn’t be allowed to be near him at all.

So has the op’s ex.** Should he be kept away from the kids?

MrsBertBibby · 11/11/2017 11:07

I think you may not quite grasp the difference between the roles of a parent and a school employee, head.

Either that or you're here to pick a fight.

Glad he has paid something, OP. And your lad is a delight. I hope in time he will be able to rebuild something of value to him with his dad, but that's really up to your ex.

Gemini69 · 11/11/2017 11:17

Great news OP... and I agree.. let the CMS sort out he formalities and the amounts your children are due... enjoy your weekend and ignore the pathetic Post trying to cause trouble on here Hmm ... your doing fantastic in the circumstances Lady Flowers

ladybirdladybug · 11/11/2017 11:17

There is nothing babyish or weird about being close to your family in times of stress.

Your DS sounds awesome :)

NameWithChange · 11/11/2017 12:09

Hi OP, absolutely awful situation for you but I am glad your future now is actually a lot brighter than it was stuck with this type of deceitful man.

You are right that he is creating a paper trail re the payments now, it probably means he has taken advice so maybe arm yourself with as much info re finances etc as you possibly can.

Glad there won't be any concerns re your home. My EH is quite happy to try and force me and the children out of the house I bought. How people can be nothing like you thought they were is shocking ! It sucks.

RandomMess · 11/11/2017 13:37

Just message him “The maintenance is short - the legal minimum you have to pay is X according to CMS calculator. You owe me y in arrears as you well know.”

Gemini69 · 11/11/2017 20:48

I hope your Saturday nights peaceful and calm OP Flowers

CaledonianQueen · 12/11/2017 16:16

Thinking of you Like, I hope that you are having a restful weekend and that DH (in this case dick head) and his floozy leave you all in peace Flowers

whatabreakthrough · 12/11/2017 16:52

I can't believe the OW started a relationship with the parent of one of her pupils.
I'm sure that's breaching 'guidelines'.
and even If it isn't, I'm sure the school system doesn't view that sort of thingfavourably.

Kick up a stink.
Hopefully she will be embarassed into leaving.
The pair of bellends deserve everything you throw at them.

whatabreakthrough · 12/11/2017 16:55

Oh and you must absolutely make sure, that word leaks as to how she behaves with parents, let the PTA, hell, the whole godamm school know!
She won't like being the subject of gossip.
I doubt whether she will be so calm and collected and calculating once the gossip mongers have been to town on her.

whatabreakthrough · 12/11/2017 16:57

started shouting about how I am being vindictive and ruining her life. How she is well repected and I have no right to slag her off to the school.

It's a bit worrying that he's more concerned about her feelings than he is about yours.
At this point he should be moving heaven and earth to get on the right side of you. Not defending her.

Are you absolutely sure the affair has ended? Hmm

whatabreakthrough · 12/11/2017 17:01

that'''ll teach me to read the whole thread.
I see he is with her.

stormnigel · 13/11/2017 19:52

How are you doing op?