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Am I right to think he's abusive/nuts and I need help?

159 replies

TripTrapTripTrapOverTheBridge · 04/02/2019 15:18

Ok, I'll start by saying I feel like the worlds biggest idiot writing this. Single for 8 years raising severely autistic son alone (don't worry he's in supported living now, not here, an intelligent woman but one who also has a tendancy to numb anything upsetting and just get on with it.

I've been with him a month. He kept visiting work to see me and ask me out. From day 3 he was telling me he loved me, showered me with affection, made me feel great.

A month in and I can't get rid. He insists on staying at my house every night and won't leavr when I tell him. IfI try to call anyone ge takes my phone. He then turns it on me saying I just can't believe anyone would want me because I'm fat and he's done enough to prove he likes me..

He threatens me if I try to break up with him or ask for time to myself. He's threatened to have my dog savaged,to put me to sleep permamently, that I'd be 'gotten' by him and his alleged rough mates, he'll getme sacked, tell everyone I'm pregnant (?!)...

He drinks every day. Didn't for 2 weeks but came back fast.

When he's nice he's lovely but he turns very quickly.

He meets me at work, even when i don't want him to, and ends up in my house refusing to leave. He even takes over the tv and my phone and punches the sofa if I dare complain about it. He shouts that I should get a TV package that suits him (yes, really) and many other things.

He likes to try and manipulate. He'll turn up screwing one side of his face up asking if I notice anything different and saying he's been punched in the eye for me. He's not a good actor! He'll try that and claiming there are fights and various other nonsense to try and get me to agree for him to stay at mine?!

I've known there is something wrong for the past 2 weeks. Been terrified but also doubting myself Blush which is stupid, I know!

I couldn't bury my head any more when it came to another night when i wanted him gone (and I've barely slept for weeks as he won't leave and stays up until early hours watching tv and not letting me sleep -he doesn't work but pretends he does).

He was watching his stupid tva programmes and was shouting, proper angry shouting not typical 'you idiot' stuff some people do at the tv. He was shouting aggressively because a boy in hospital was asking for his mum. Apparently this is unacceptable because his dad was there. He was really going livid. He decided his mother must be off partying and going on a out how disgusting it is that he wants his mum when his dad is there and the dad ust be devastated. I tried pointing out he wanted his mum because she wasn't there and him and his dad were obviously close,he just wanted his mum too and would probably ask for his dad in opposite scenario. Nope. Not at all.apparently all women are evil. He said he wants to get me pregnant and then he'll take the baby away and never let me see it. Apparently this is what women do to men! He's said a few times he wants to get me pregnant.

I told him I wanted him to leave and he ignored me. Told him again and again, he took my phone and tried to smash it, tried throwing the tv remote through the window, threatened repeatedly that if he ended up having to go that he would get me sacked and I had to watch out because I would be gotten. I was hyperventilating and thought he was about to hurt me. I caved and let him stay through fear.

Following day said I needed space and I wanted the entire night and following day to myself. He flipped. Then agreed. The. He turned up at work and wouldn't leave my house when i got home. Insisted on next 2 days and he just turns up on my doorstep. His sister warned me he was visiting 'because he knows you need space but he loves you' ?!

His sister has advised me to phone the police if he doesn't go away.

I'm planning to contact them this afternoon as I know he'll be on my doorstep tonight.

I'm not being an idiot am I? This really isn't fucking normal and I'm right to be scared?

OP posts:
Secretlifeofme · 04/02/2019 15:22

He aounds fucking terrifying and dangerous. Call the police and lock yourself in a room until they come

NotTheFordType · 04/02/2019 15:24

Yes you are right to be scared, very. Do NOT let him in. Shout through the door that you're calling the police, and do so.

Tell your manager what is going on and ask for their support in calling the police if he turns up at work.

CuriousaboutSamphire · 04/02/2019 15:24

You are effectively being cuckooed. He has spotted your vulnerability and has moved himself in against your wishes.

Go to the police, right now. Tell them what has happened, do not minimise youir fear or his aggression, his controlling your every move, and ask them to accompany to your home and to remove him, immediately.

You can change the barrel of a lock quite easily and cheaply,; you can get all osrts of protective orders, ask the police for their advice.

Tell your manager or a person in HR about your problem, warn them he has made threats to bother them and that you have / are getting a protective order aginst him. They can call the police if he contacts them.

But do act now, decisively and officially. Do not give him any more head room, or physical room in your life.

Good luck

Prokupatuscrakedatus · 04/02/2019 15:25

POLICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope you can proof all this, because he sounds seriously deranged and dangerous. Don't be alone with him, don't leave the dog where he can get to it. Make sure irreplaceable things are stored safely.

And get away from him.
And then get counceling, because he should have been out at the first tiny hint at this kind of behaviour.

mansneverhot · 04/02/2019 15:28

Tell work, tell your friends, can you arrange for someone to meet you at work and spend the evening with you? Call the police as soon as you see him again. In fact, call the police now....

Hotterthanahotthing · 04/02/2019 15:30

Yes to calling the police as soon as possible.Do you have a friend who could be there if he arrives?

zebakrheum · 04/02/2019 15:37

His sister knows him well. If she's advised you to call the police then do it! Don't wait for him to turn up, just phone them anyway and tell them everything you've said here.

Also talk to your employer and arrange for them to call the police if he turns up there.

SittingAround1 · 04/02/2019 15:37

Police.
Can your sister or someone come home with you ?
He sounds seriously unhinged.

Aprilshowersarecomingsoon · 04/02/2019 15:37

Please don't leave work alone today op. Have the police there to escort you to your car /home.
Do not be alone with him ever again.
Tell who you need to to say safe. Do not feel anyone will think you are daft /soft /mug. Your loved ones will care about your safety only. He is a ticking bomb.

Don't risk being a statistic. He is very dangerous.

TripTrapTripTrapOverTheBridge · 04/02/2019 15:38

Not wprking today. Currently run over to friends house across the road. I know he'll be round tonight. Just don't know what can be done without proof. Although his sister didn't seem surprised by him threatening me

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Craftycorvid · 04/02/2019 15:39

Yes, absolutely call the police and also say you need support getting this guy out of your house for good. If you have a male friend who’d stay with you as well, do it. Change the locks. Don’t confront him. He sounds dangerous and very disturbed. Look after yourself!

WhiteVixen · 04/02/2019 15:41

I would call 101 for advice. You are being harassed and abused.

Hastags · 04/02/2019 15:44

Get someone from work to accompany you to your car. Explain what is going on. Get someone to stay with you for a few days. Do not let the dog out anywhere he could possibly be dog napped from. If he comes round in the view of the person staying with you explain you do not want anything to do with him anyone and you will phonebthe police. If he has a key to your house get the lock changed ASAP. Block his number etc get him out of your life. Make sure you are accompanied to and from work or maybe you can work from home. I’m sure your manager would understand and help make this as easy as possible. Tell this sister the same. Strong clear voice. He needs to be gone

Aprilshowersarecomingsoon · 04/02/2019 15:47

The police will know you aren't lying when you speak to them. Have you considered Claire's Law? Wouldn't be surprised if the police knew him already.

hellsbellsmelons · 04/02/2019 16:19

Call 101 now and talk to them.
Tell them everything you have told us.
They can put you on a priority list so if you dial 999 they will be there fast.
Also ask them about Clare's law.
I expect he's done this before.
Protect yourself.

Let people know what is going on and ask for their support.
For now though - CALL THE POLICE.

Then please call Womens Aid. There were huge red flags right from the off that you completely ignored. You need to learn how to spot them so talk to them about their Freedom Programme.
Good luck getting him out of your life.

Get male support around if you can. Someone who can stay in with you for a couple of nights.

zebakrheum · 04/02/2019 16:48

If his sister wasn't surprised, then he's probably got form and may well be already known to the police.

You absolutely need to call them as soon as possible; and is there a chance you could stay the night where you are now, safe at your friend's house across the road. That way you can watch out for him turning up and you won't be in any immediate danger.

And dangerous this is, make no mistake.

ILoveMaxiBondi · 04/02/2019 16:52

When he's nice he's lovely but he turns very quickly.

No. When he’s nice he’s pretending, but can’t maintain it. Nasty and absuive is his true personality. His natural state.

SissySpacekAteMyHamster · 04/02/2019 17:03

I would imagine he is already known to the police. Ring them and fill them in on situation. Tell them you are scared as you won't be able to call them if he refuses to leave again and removes your phone.

How does he get into your house? Has he got a key?

Bananalanacake · 04/02/2019 17:48

Ask the police to escort you home from work, think has already been suggested,

QueenofallIsee · 04/02/2019 17:51

OP for heavens sake call the police! You are practically being kept prisoner by an abusive man. Do you have any friends that can take turns to be with you when you leave work and get home etc? You need protection from this head case fast!

HollowTalk · 04/02/2019 17:53

Oh he sounds really scary. I think when you call the police they'll know exactly who you're talking about.

SaveKevin · 04/02/2019 17:54

Oh love xxx
Police police police

Cheetahssitonfajitas · 04/02/2019 17:58

That's scary. Where are you now? At home?

theworldistoosmall · 04/02/2019 18:00

Change the locks and call the police.

WrongKindOfFace · 04/02/2019 18:00

Call the police each and every time. Keep a diary of his activities.

He’s a wanker and I hope he fucks off soon.

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