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Heart thumping I'm so mad

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Ella1980 · 23/04/2019 00:19

We're in the process of moving house-from 2 to 3 bed (both rented)-and I'm seriously beginning to regret it.

My fiance has turned into a complete dickhead over the past week as we're packing everything up. It's like a switch has flicked since he's become a joint tenant.

I have done loads-and I mean loads-but have also been looking after my kids and trying to spend a little time with them as I only have them for half of the time.

He has told me I should "Just leave them to it" and ignore my 8 yo when he asks if he can have some lunch. I have tried to take my youngest out of the way as much as possible when we are moving things into the new place because OH gets cross if he starts to complain he is bored. But then OH says I'm "off on a jolly" if I take the kids to the park and doing nothing to help.

I suffer from quite significant anxiety having gone through serious trauma over the past couple of years, OH knows this. I have to break jobs up into manageable chunks or else I start to find things overwhelming.

This morning I broke down because the pressure is getting to me, and OH threw all of the kids clothes across the lawn. He drove off and I was left having a full-blowm panic attack. He has since apologised but I am struggling to accept his behaviour.

I finished packing boxes tonight at 10pm and have been on the go since I 0am. I don't want him to accuse me of being lazy yet again.

I also suffer from debilitating insomnia due to my anxiety and although counselling is helping, there's still some way to go.

I feel sick and scared.

OP posts:
Ella1980 · 23/04/2019 16:19

I've just found out this afternoon that I finally have a new job after five months of being unable to work so please for give me if I sound all over the place-I am. Looking forward to my new job though!

I've told my partner that he cannot justify his behaviour, even if he is/was stressed how does he think it is for me? A terminally ill mum who says constantly says I am a failure and "lost cause", an autistic dad and brother, an abusive ex, my kids for only half of the time, a new home and now a new job after months out of work.

He wants to talk tonight.

I'm so tired so again sorry if my posts sound confused.

OP posts:
Mrspig86 · 23/04/2019 16:28

Congratulations on your new job OP. Your DP and mother both sound awful and you will be better off without both of them. You need to go to your council ASAP and I'm sure they will be able to do something to help you housing wise. Sadly it's sometimes better to be completely alone than with people that hurt you and make you question yourself. You owe it to yourself and especially your children to run away and fast from both of them!

PickAChew · 23/04/2019 16:30

There are 3 or 4 failures in this situation and you're not one of them. Two abusive partners and your failure of a mother who brought you up to be an adult for whom abuse is normal.

You can't let your kids grow up with the same. They deserve a better life without abusive grandparents and step fathers.

GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 23/04/2019 16:47

Congratulations on the new job!!! That is fantastic news.

You are entitled to tell your DP that you're too tired and stressed to talk tonight. It doesn't all have to be on his terms.

Moving house is exhausting without kids, let alone getting them settled.

Nc1548 · 23/04/2019 16:54

Congratulations on the new job OP. You poor thing. Your mother is absolutely wrong. There is never an excuse for abuse. Never. The cause for the abuse is the abuse.
Please do as suggested by PP and try to get your tenancy back and get out of the other one.
This man sounds like really bad news for you and your children, who will be affected by his behaviour and cannot defend themselves, they need you to.

Nc1548 · 23/04/2019 16:55

*The cause for the abuse is the abuser.
Damn autocorrect

BingandFlop2019 · 23/04/2019 18:01

@Ella1980 Women's Aid are not helpful in my experience unless the abuse is physical. Same with ex h.

Rubbish! Abuse is abuse and women's aid have been a huge help to me in an emotionally abusive relationship in the past. You need to speak to them!

user1498572889 · 23/04/2019 18:36

Instead of putting you down is there a distance reason why your parents can’t help you pack or look after your children?

Wheresmyvagina · 23/04/2019 18:42

Your mum is toxic and you need to stop discussing any of this with her.
Can you afford the rent on your own with the new job?
Can you put the kids back in the same room and get a lodger in the 3rd room?

Dragongirl10 · 23/04/2019 18:58

congratulations on your job!!!! does this mean you can afford the tenancy without Him? If not would you be able to consider a female lodger to help with bills?

This may just be the opportunity you need to get rid of him for good...and get you and DCs secure. All else can wait.

OrangeJuiceandArmchairs · 23/04/2019 19:26

I just want to echo what others have said. This isn't your fault.

But

Your children will be fully aware of what is happening.

Can you honestly continue with this relationship with your kids knowing you're moving an abusive bastard into their lives?

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