Meet the Other Phone. Only the apps you allow.

Meet the Other Phone.
Only the apps you allow.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Relationships

Mumsnet has not checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. If you need help urgently or expert advice, please see our domestic violence webguide and/or relationships webguide. Many Mumsnetters experiencing domestic abuse have found this thread helpful: Listen up, everybody

See all MNHQ comments on this thread

Please help I’m devastated

160 replies

Devastedtoday · 14/12/2019 09:44

Hi everybody I’m new to this so please bear with me. I just really need your help and advice, i’m at breaking point.

So 3 days ago my partner of 23 years left me and our kids who are 21 and 18. I don’t know where he is and he’s attempted no contact with any of us.

Il tell you some background into us, but I’m aware I’m a pathetic woman but here goes. So 15 years ago he left me after I caught him cheating and he moved back to his parents. Over the next 14 years I allowed him to comes whenever he wanted and I’d make his tea he’d see kids and then he’d go home. I begged him every single day to come back and live with us but he wouldn’t. He’d go clubbing 3 times a week with friends and we wouldn’t see him for a few days whilst he recovered. But because I was so weak and desperate I just accepted it. I was scared of losing him even though I didn’t really have him. Iv lost count of number of people that’s contacted me over years and rumours Iv heard about him with other women. I always asked him and he’d deny and say I was pyscho and mentally ill and paranoid. I know now writing this how utterly stupid I sound. Anyway when his parents passed away last year he finally moved back In with us. I was over the moon . To me things were ok and he calmed down with going out although the times he did I often saw pics on social media of his with various women. Again I kept quiet. He chipped away at my self confidence that much I accept anything.

But 3 days ago when I was at work he left out 18 year old daughter at home saying was off to gym at end of our road and he was gone 3 and half hours. She text me to ask if knew where he was so I text him. I’d already had suspicions about that day as he kept asking where I was working that day (I’m mobile) when I got home and asked him he said gym and shop and when I asked what about the other 2 hours he went ballistic. Didn’t attempt an explanation started Punching doors then he did what has broken my heart... he screamed in our daughters face that she caused this called her a b€€€ard. I said don’t you dare speak to her like that to try cover your tracks and with that he packed his case and left. We’ve heard absolutely nothing since.
I’m heartbroken it’s 10 days before xmas he has the kids xmas present money and left me on the floor.

I keep blaming myself for my daughter being so upset, that he did that to her. How can any man blame his daughter to cover getting caught out.

Please help me I can’t eat or sleep. I’m utterly devastated xxxx

OP posts:
Devastedtoday · 17/12/2019 18:38

@SVRT19674 ???

OP posts:
RockingAroundTheXMasTree · 17/12/2019 19:08

OP, how you doing?

Thubten · 17/12/2019 19:13

You had the courage to end the relationship when it affected your daughter, well done you, but you too deserve better. YOU deserve to be treated kindly and lovingly. I hope you and your girls have a nice xmas together X

Newmumma83 · 17/12/2019 19:21

@Devastedtoday hi op sounds awful but I am hoping this has truly opened your eyes

There are Facebook pages such as clothes/ food/shoes helpline where people will donate and pass on for free food packages potential gifts etc for those in need check it out ... nothing will be crazy amazing but they may be able to help you salvage Christmas

Also Christmas isn’t about the gifts it’s nice but don’t put yourself in an financially worse place that you may not have the capacity to come out of ... because a roof over their heads And food in their belly’s is far more important x x

Devastedtoday · 17/12/2019 20:30

@thanks all. I’m doing much better. Iv managed to get all the kids stuff for xmas, feel much stronger and looking forward to a new year. Hopefully this will continue. Thank you all for getting me through this. I wish you all a lovely xmas xx I will keep updating xxx

OP posts:
RockingAroundTheXMasTree · 27/12/2019 22:35

Hello OP, are you there? Just wondering how you are? x

BIWI · 28/12/2019 08:33

Hmm. No need for the OP to come back, I presume?

Devastedtoday · 28/12/2019 10:52

@RockingAroundTheXMasTree hi lovely Happy Christmas. I’m doing much better thank you. Myself and the kids had a lovely Christmas xx as predicted ex reappeared but was shown the door. Hope you has a good Christmas xx

@BIWI I posted last so what’s your point. I’m much stronger now so not tolerating shit messages so see ya

OP posts:
Deathraystare · 28/12/2019 10:57

ex reappeared but was shown the door

Good on yer!!!

TheReef · 28/12/2019 11:17

Well done @Deathraystare it was be very satisfying to tell them to 'do one' and mean it when they come limping back

SoTiredTonight · 28/12/2019 12:32

Hi @Devastedtoday, great to hear from you and so glad you’re doing well! You go girl, hope you have a really happy New Year and an even happier new future! xxx

@BIWI What’s your point? Why are you on the thread if you’ve got nothing relevant to say? Having followed Devastated’s story unfold, I was hoping to find she’s doing ok. I think that’s normal unless you’re just reading along for nosiness’ sake. Hmm. Just saying.

Devastedtoday · 08/01/2020 16:49

Hi all. Just thought I’d give a quick update and reiterate my thanks for all the supportive messages. Myself and the kids are still going strong. I arranged a private counselling session for me and kids, just in case, and it was great. Infact, we were told we are that strong it’s not actually needed, which is fantastic feeling for us and we totally agreed. I just wanted to make sure. From feeling lowest ever to now is incredible. Yes I should of done it years ago. So if anybody finds themselves in my position please know you can pick yourself up, you can move on and you can find strength from within. I honestly cannot thank you enough (barring a few lol) for helping me. Xxxx

OP posts:
SoTiredTonight · 08/01/2020 18:28

@Devastedtoday Fantastic to hear you’re doing so well, a very happy new year to you and DCs! I really hope the this is the beginning of a much better, happier life for you all, and thank you for dropping back with an update! Go girl! GrinFlowers xxxx

Devastedtoday · 08/01/2020 18:53

@SoTiredTonight thank you so much, you are one of the people that helped me the most. You deserve a medal. Happy new year, I hope you have a fantastic year xx

OP posts:
SoTiredTonight · 08/01/2020 19:05

Blush I really didn’t do anything. I’m lurking on MN because my own situation is pretty shit and I’ve discovered that reading or writing a few friendly and encouraging words to someone who’s also in the dumps can only be a win:win situation. So thank you so much, it felt like a natural thing to offer some encouragement, and your words mean a great deal. Put a smile on my face! Smile
A fantastic year to you too, I really wish you every happiness! xxx

Devastedtoday · 08/01/2020 19:22

@SoTiredTonight aww bless you. If there’s anything I could do to help I’m here. Your a wise and wonderful person just remember that. And if I can do it so can you.im Always here xxx be strong xxx you got this 😘

OP posts:
SebandAlice · 08/01/2020 19:38

Just read your entire thread. Well done Devastated. That can’t have been easy. 2020 is your year.

Devastedtoday · 08/01/2020 20:06

@SebandAlice thank you so much. Won’t lie it was horrific but Iv turned a huge corner and feel like a new person. Hope 2020 is amazing for you too xx

OP posts:
Devastedtoday · 20/08/2020 21:07

Hi Everybody!! Hope your all keeping well in these worrying times. Just wanted to give an update. And a positive message to anybody that was in my position. So now 7 months down the line.. MYSELF AND THE KIDS ARE THE HAPPIEST WE HAVE EVER BEEN!!! It’s been tough to walk away when he kept coming back but I did it. Iv taken over the mortgage, and moved completely away. He has his own place kids have a good relationship with him I have no communication at all with him. I realise now that I was on an abusing relationship and the weight lifted off my shoulders is unbelievable! I feel free and happy and confidence isn’t back. If anybody takes anything from this then remember This. In dark darkest days when I wanted my life over, I carried on with support. And look at me now, happier than ever!! Stay strong believe in yourself and things do get better. Thanks again for the strength I found on here xxx

OP posts:
rvby · 20/08/2020 21:54

@Devastedtoday I read your thread feeling so sad for you and then I noticed the date, and then I read your update! I'm so very very happy for you and your kids!! Well done, you're amazing

OnceUponALorry · 20/08/2020 22:02

This is amazing to read. Well do OP so happy for you and your kids !

bert3400 · 20/08/2020 22:03

I did the same, read the post then realised you had updated. What a wonderful inspiration you are. Your children must be so proud of you . Well done OP

Alfiemoon1 · 20/08/2020 22:22

Great update op so pleased for you. You really are an inspiration

JE17 · 20/08/2020 22:24

Thank you for coming back with such an inspirational update, so pleased for you.

Broondug · 20/08/2020 23:04

This is amazing. Go you. Xx