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I feel like I've been raped

130 replies

CantStopThinkingAboutIt · 06/01/2019 20:45

Things haven't been great between me and dh for a while. I get no attention from him, it's like he doesn't want to be in a relationship and ignores me most of the time while going off with his mates. I've been questioning for some time if I want to stay and come to the conclusion that basically I don't, am working up the courage to leave while saving money for a deposit, etc for a house. Our sex life is non existent as I don't feel that I want to have sex with him when he treats me like this.

A few weeks ago I went out with a friend and got drunker than I intended to. I haven't drunk alcohol in ages and think it affected me more than it should have done. I drank the same as my friend who was fine. She walked me home so I know I got home ok.

I woke up the next morning on the kitchen floor. I felt awful and have no memory of anything that happened from the minute I walked in the house. But I could tell I'd had sex, and rough sex at that as I was badly cut/grazed inside.

I spent all morning throwing up I was so hungover.

I confronted dh saying that I knew I'd had sex with him. He denied it at first. But kind of laughingly denied it. He wanted to know how I knew I'd had sex and I said because it hurt so much. Then later on he admitted it but said I seemed up for it. I asked him if that was before I was throwing up, while I was throwing up, after I was throwing up.

He'd already said what a bad state I was in when I got home, that I'd been sick in the bath, staggering around, etc. That he was worried I was going to fall down the stairs.

I've been having some flashbacks to that night including a very brief flashback of having sex with him and from my snapshot recollection I was on the bed with my head hanging over the edge of the bed and couldn't move. That doesn't sound very "up for it" to me.

I even thought about going to the police the next day but just couldn't cope with the thought of it. If he got found guilty and sent to prison he's still the father of my dc. But now I'm kind of mad that he's got away with it and has probably just forgotten about it while it's eating me up.

I dunno what to do. I think I want to leave him anyway and feel like this has made me want to leave him even more. But I don't know if I'm just looking for excuses to justify leaving. If I told him this had upset me enough to make me want to leave I think he'd just laugh and say I was over reacting. Am I over reacting? Maybe he did genuinely think I was up for it? We've had sex (years ago) when I've been quite drunk. But at least those times I wasn't so off my face that I couldn't remember it, plus our relationship was in a better place. God, I sound like an alcoholic and I swear I'm not. It was the first time I'd drunk anything in over six months.

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Lovemusic33 · 06/01/2019 21:40

cant I’m pretty sure you can get another mortgage but you will have to get leagal advice on what with happen with your current mortgage and house (he could buy you out or the house can be sold). Go and see a solicitor ASAP.

AnotherEmma · 06/01/2019 21:41

He must have been abusive many times before.

OP you need legal advice. You could start with the rights of women family law helpline.

IdblowJonSnow · 06/01/2019 21:41

Hi op. So sorry for what happened to you. Please contact rape crisis and get this logged even if you don't go to the police. He is an absolute shit. Use the time he's away to get sorted and leave him/kick him out asap. And text him when he's away so see if you can get him admit to any of what happened. Sounds like you will financially ok, so that's really good. I'm glad you've confided in a few friends. Please take care. FlowersCake

whatsthepointthen · 06/01/2019 21:43

ive had drunk sex with my ex im sure alot of couples do but I dont think this is the same its honestly one of the most disturbing things ive read on here.

Lovemusic33 · 06/01/2019 21:46

Actually cant you might want to be careful buying when you are still married too him, I’m not sure (hopefully someone will correct me if I’m wrong) because you are still married he is entitled to half of any assets and things could include the house you buy? First thing you need to do is get away from him so you are safe, renting is probably the best option. If you have saved money then put it somewhere safe where he can’t get access to it.

But first and most importantly, please get help for yourself from rape crisis or woman’s aid, make sure you are safe and away from him.

70sbaubles · 06/01/2019 21:47

As someone whose been through it I would not go to the police, or report a rape like this ever.
You will relive it and nothing will be done. Instead, leave.
Leaving you on the kitchen floor is the worst part imo, discarded like a drunk animal once he had what he wanted.
Please leave

Highginx · 06/01/2019 21:49

In the first instance, he tried to deny it. That means that it would not have come as a shock to him if you had not known. Think about that.

This is the first day of the rest of your life planning to get away from this man. Good luck!

Flowerpower220394 · 06/01/2019 21:50

If I was you, I'd be making a emergency appointment with the GP tomorrow morning, explain what happened and ask if there is anything they can do. Ask about a rape kit. They must be able to do something. Also ask about counselling as this will be a stressful and awful time for you and you will be unlikely to come out unscathed unfortunately. I'd also end the relationship and report it to the police straight away. It sounds like rape to me tbh.

HollowTalk · 06/01/2019 21:50

Why would your children stay with him if you've accused him of rape? Don't they have your back at all?

Wordthe · 06/01/2019 21:53

Leaving you on the floor like that seems very disturbing

CantStopThinkingAboutIt · 06/01/2019 21:53

I don't want the dc to know.

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TulipsInbloom1 · 06/01/2019 21:54

Why protect him?

Wordthe · 06/01/2019 21:55

Denying it first and then admitting it once he realised he didn't have plausible deniability
also very disturbing
the whole thing is very disturbing

NotANotMan · 06/01/2019 21:56

It sounds like you are in a good financial situation, that's great.
I wouldn't buy a new place until you're divorced and sold the old place, then you can make a completely new start with the equity and buy a house you never have to leave.
Don't tell him before he leaves, wait until he's away then act. Tell the children that you're leaving because he treats you badly and you're unhappy, and that you plan to rent somewhere that you can all live together. Then do it. If they choose to stay that's up to them - they are adults and will leave home sooner or later anyway, that's not a reason to stay.

YellowStickRoad · 06/01/2019 21:58

In my honest opinion I wouldn't bother with the police as it doesn't sound like there would be enough to convict him Flowers but I would try the various support groups that pp have listed.

Definitely leave, he is vile and abusive. I think you can have a second mortgage, maybe chat to a mortgage broker? Also speak to a solicitor to get divorce proceedings started.

I'm really hoping for you, there will be a wonderful life ahead of you once you're away from him Flowers

CantStopThinkingAboutIt · 06/01/2019 21:58

How long does it take to get into a rental place? If I view somewhere I assume there's paperwork, references, etc? How long does all that take?

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NotANotMan · 06/01/2019 21:59

Usually 1-2 weeks but if you have money to pay 6 months rent upfront they will bypass most of the checks to get you in ASAP. You could start looking now and arrange a move date when he's away

CantStopThinkingAboutIt · 06/01/2019 22:00

It's not a case of protecting him as such for not telling the dc. But he would deny it. They'd be stuck in the middle, not knowing who to believe. I want to protect them, not him!

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AnotherEmma · 06/01/2019 22:00

If you can get an occupation order you can force him to move out

That's why you need legal advice

1MillionSelfiesTakenByMyKids · 06/01/2019 22:02

Optimistically...a month? Your need deposits, references etc to be sorted. You might be able to do it quicker if there sonething available that the LL wants occupied ASAP. Call round some estate agents and they'll be able to advise

Waddsup12 · 06/01/2019 22:02

You'd need proper mortgage advice as they do quite strict affordability checks. Plus you'd pay the 3% extra stamp duty if you bought before the previous house was sold, tho it can be claimed back once the house is sold.

Sounds very suss you got damaged, I'd defo get checked and take action.

CantStopThinkingAboutIt · 06/01/2019 22:06

So an extra 3% stamp duty on top of normal stamp duty? Wow! Didn't know that.

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TigerTooth · 06/01/2019 22:07

Call his bluff - tell him you went to the GP the next day and told her, that its all on record and that if he doesn't leave - you will contact the police.

CantStopThinkingAboutIt · 06/01/2019 22:07

Oh that's a good idea.

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Drogosnextwife · 06/01/2019 22:07

OP there have been a few times whereive been completely shit faced and woke up in the morning not remembering that I've had sex with do, I know I've had sex but just can't remember any of it but never once have I felt like he raped me. Also leaving you on the kitchen floor like that knowingly were there is an embarrassment.
The fact he denied you having sex first time you asked is weird.