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theonewithnousername · 14/10/2020 18:16

I've been an absolute idiot and now I'm in such a shit situation I just don't know what to do. This is going to be a long one,a lot of information so I don't dripfeed, I have not told a soul any of this or even noted it down anywhere but I can not cope another second, I'm having suicidal thoughts now and feel like I just can't breathe in this house.

DP moved in just over a year ago from a different country. I filled in his eyes paperwork, made his appointment, registered him with doctors etc literally sorted out everything for him. This was my first relationship since escaping domestic violence from my DS dad (10 years of pure hell) I was single for three years and completely confided in DP. He knows everything that my ex done to me and I honestly thought he was different, I thought he was the one, my protector and in reality he is just as bad if not worse.

I feel guilty writing this about him, why has he got such a hold over me that I am the one feeling bad?!

Within the first few months of living here he was lovely, although he cleaned and did his fair share with housework he just point blank refused to ever cook food. I come home from working full time and the first thing he would say is 'what you gonna make to eat' after sitting on his arse all day playing PlayStation or watching movies. ( he was unemployed for 10 months - no benefits, fully supported by me, looking for work but actually it was me who made his cv and spent time applying for jobs for him - he works now but I applied for this job for him, I take him to and from work including when he finishes at 1am. I never get so much as a thank you, kiss my arse nowt, but then am made to feel like I should be grateful because he has given me £500 out of his wages so far)

In the first few months he had issues with my DS, my DS was speaking to him badly being messy etc. It has pretty much resolved now however during that time DP was physically aggressive towards me. When I say anything about it he plays it down and says he was joking, that wasn't fighting, or I wish you were a man (so he could fight me properly)
This is some of the things he did to me and I don't think it's a joke. He has put his hands around my throat numerous times, on my face knocking out my contact lenses, covering my mouth and choking me shouting do you want to die, thrown me to the floor and slapped me across the face, pulling me to the ground from behind and covering my mouth while screaming I fucking love you. That's without the intimidation and threats, he has made comments like chose, a rib or your ankle because I can't touch your pretty face, you're lucky you have a face like that, asking how deep the drain is in my back garden, if there is any plastic wrapping in the house, or on one occasion during an argument walking into the room sharpening a knife. He has ran upstairs with scissors threatening to cut my hair off, and hair clippers to make me bald.

This is so difficult for me because when he is nice he is so nice, we have a laugh and the above hasn't happened often, especially not now. I am pregnant. This baby was not planned, I was on the pill but did not have my breakthrough bleed. He has been nice to me lately but somethings that annoys me is he just expects sex whenever he says. This is 2/3 a day and that's a work day! Weekends it can be upto 6 times! Sometimes when we are getting on I want to, I am attracted to him, but other times I am not feeling well or just can't be arsed and he will go on and on and on.

I realise how much of an idiot I sound as I'm writing this. I did want to kick him out at the very first instance given he knows what I suffered in the past, but he gave up everything to move here, has no friends or family in this country and at the time had no money or work.

Today has been really really shit, it was the scan for the baby today. I was excited, getting ready he was playing his music, ( I can't stand it, it's vile rap talking about women in a disgusting way or guns etc etc and the videos to it are enough to make you sick) anyway I made a comment to him that he needs a new playlist because he always listens to the same songs. Well from that I got the silent treatment, would not walk into the hospital with me, didn't say a word to me and just made me feel so sad and uncomfortable at the scan. When the lady finished he just got up and walked out before I'd even got off the bed, I could of cried there and then. When we got home I asked him why he is making me feel like that for no reason and he just flipped out saying I'm a woman nothing more, he doesn't care about me just the kid, I'm mental, I have brain damage etc. He put his hands on my head from behind because I wouldn't shut the fuck up as he told me to. This wasn't hard but he was visibly angry and still had no right to touch me. I stopped talking and just tried to relax myself then took him to work. He's text me before he started saying love you bitch and a load of xxx.

I can't take this any more, it's making me ill. I know what I need to do but I think I needed to write this down for the reality to actually sink in for me. I know I've been an absolute idiot, I feel stupid and humiliated and ashamed of myself.
I tried to contact my person from women in need back before I fell pregnant, I had her number as she had been helping me with court proceedings against my ex, however she never replied to me. I just feel isolated and sad.

Thank you for reading this, if you managed it all Smile

OP posts:
donaldtrumpsarmpit · 14/10/2020 18:21

Get out now. Is your name on the lease or do you own?

cheezy · 14/10/2020 18:23

OP this made my blood run cold.
You’ve left a similar situation like this before - how did you do this? You’ve got it in you to do this again, and you need to tap into this because you and your children are in danger.

Bigpaintinglittlepainting · 14/10/2020 18:25

Christ you need to contact the domestic violence contact in your local police station, he is seriously dangerous. Please call them they will be able to help you

BlueThistles · 14/10/2020 18:25

Dear OP .... kick him out immediately... safe guard your self your child your finances your property and get him out asap... you can do this... where he goes is not your problem .... for you and your childs sake get rid 🌺

pog100 · 14/10/2020 18:27

You will get lots of replies and you know they will all say the same. Of course you need to split immediately. It sounds like you aren't at all financially dependent rather the opposite, so that helps. The pregnancy doesn't. I don't know his visa status but it's possible having a child here will help. Personally I would endeavour to avoid him being on the birth certificate and getting parental responsibility.
Anyway above all else you need to separate so that you can think without the constant abuse and rape.
Good luck

category12 · 14/10/2020 18:27

I'm sorry, OP, you need to end this relationship and fast. You've unfortunately found another abuser. You're not stupid - it's very common for women who have been in an abusive relationship to find themselves in another. Please get in touch with domestic abuse services and get yourself out of this situation.

Putting his hands round your throat is a massive red flag - it's a serious indicator that he could kill you.

How far are you along? Sorry to suggest it, but if it's early stages, I would consider terminating - you really don't need to be tied to a man like this through a child.

buggeroffvirus · 14/10/2020 18:29

You must leave at once, your baby will be in danger if he attacks you, also the child you have will be damaged. Can you try Womens aid or other organizations for domestic violence. If you feel that you are in danger dial 999 at once. Please take care.

theonewithnousername · 14/10/2020 18:30

It's just a rented council house. His name is in the tenancy but not as joint so essentially he has no rights to this house, hasn't contributed to bills etc. I am just struggling with the guilt because I had so much love for him. I realise how naive and stupid I sound.
Truth is there is bound to be a lot more I just can't remember everything.

I know today before he put his hands on my head I heard him say in the kitchen something along the lines of 'cut your fucking head off'

I am devastated.

It was easier to get rid of my ex, I hated him and he was already cheating on me, I literally just packed his case threw it outside and he was gone. He still makes my life hell but I'm fighting him through court now and have minimal contact and zero face to face.

I

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JoanApple · 14/10/2020 18:31

This is horrendous. You need to call for help. Change the locks. Go and stay with friends or family. This is awful. Please leave asap!!

torquewench · 14/10/2020 18:31

Get yourself to the nearest police station and get get him out of your life

theonewithnousername · 14/10/2020 18:33

Thank you for the replies I am sat here a mess but each and every one of them means a lot I am going to take this all on board.
I know what needs to happen I will do it I'm just struggling to find the strength to do it whereas last time I did it easily.

I'm 12 weeks pregnant x

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SomeoneTellBorisHeHasDandruff · 14/10/2020 18:33

Hi OP,

I’m so sorry to hear what you have been through. You have not been an idiot and you are not stupid, you have nothing to be ashamed of. He is the one who should be ashamed. You are being abused every which way by this man physically, sexually and emotionally. You need to be free of him urgently. Please please call women’s aid, they will help you.

Is he a legal citizen in this country now?

Do you have a midwife? One of the questions they should ask is do you feel safe in your own home? You are not safe and they can offer you support. You are not alone in this.
You need to get away from him, for your sake, your DS and your baby. You can do this OP. You are strong and your life will be so much better when you get away from him.
Flowers

poplin · 14/10/2020 18:35

Tell your midwives. They must have asked about this kind of thing? They can refer you for support. What did the professionals say when he walked out of the scan?

He sounds deranged and dangerous so be careful how you proceed. .

buggeroffvirus · 14/10/2020 18:36

You have done this before so you are a strong woman who cannot see the wood for the trees. No woman should be treated with such disrespect and hatred.
He does not love you but I suspect that you love the person you want him to be.
Do not give yourself so cheaply for his attention. This idiot is not worth your time and effort.
Also do not feel guilty about him leaving his country, men like this do nothing unless there is something in it for themselves.

theonewithnousername · 14/10/2020 18:37

@SomeoneTellBorisHeHasDandruff

Hi OP,

I’m so sorry to hear what you have been through. You have not been an idiot and you are not stupid, you have nothing to be ashamed of. He is the one who should be ashamed. You are being abused every which way by this man physically, sexually and emotionally. You need to be free of him urgently. Please please call women’s aid, they will help you.

Is he a legal citizen in this country now?

Do you have a midwife? One of the questions they should ask is do you feel safe in your own home? You are not safe and they can offer you support. You are not alone in this.
You need to get away from him, for your sake, your DS and your baby. You can do this OP. You are strong and your life will be so much better when you get away from him.
Flowers

He had eu settlement status, as far as I understand that's how it stays until 2025 and then he can apply for a British passport.

I'm devastated he turned out like this. I tried to brush it under the carpet but it's never going to go away and the only reason I haven't been attacked worse is because of the baby.

I've got a midwife yes but haven't seen her yetX just a phone call and he was there at the time. I feel like I barely have any privacy x

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theonewithnousername · 14/10/2020 18:39

@poplin she didn't say anything because the scan was over and the rules at the moment are that partners have to wait outside the building so don't know if she just thought he was away back outside. She must have seen I was holding back tears but May have thought this was because we couldn't get accurate measurements of baby today.

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HollowTalk · 14/10/2020 18:39

You need professional help from your midwife, Women's Aid and from the housing department at your council.

Does he have the right to remain in the UK if he's not living with you?

theonewithnousername · 14/10/2020 18:39

@HollowTalk

You need professional help from your midwife, Women's Aid and from the housing department at your council.

Does he have the right to remain in the UK if he's not living with you?

Yes he has the right to remain under the eu settlement scheme x
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Aknifewith16blades · 14/10/2020 18:41

OP, hands round throat is the strongest sign that a man will go on to kill his victim.

Women's Aid have a text service I believe if you can't talk. Talk to them; for this level of abuse I would be contacting the police too.

At 12 weeks you also have choices that you may want to consider. You are absolutely right through, this isn't ok and it can't continue.

category12 · 14/10/2020 18:41

Please read this about the dangers of being strangled or choked www.thehotline.org/resources/the-dangers-of-strangulation/

You have to take this really seriously - you have your ds to think of.

Sweetiecorn · 14/10/2020 18:42

LTB. Immediately

Aminuts23 · 14/10/2020 18:43

You need help right now. He can’t stay with you or your DC and your pregnancy is at risk. You absolutely must get him out. If he won’t leave voluntarily speak to a solicitor first thing tomorrow for help. He also needs reporting to the police. This man is so so dangerous. Don’t hesitate. I’m scared for you

SomeoneTellBorisHeHasDandruff · 14/10/2020 18:44

Please OP, contact Women’s Aid and get some advice as soon as you possibly can.
Speak to your midwife when he isn’t around.
Help is there waiting for you. He is not going to change. But stay safe, he is volatile and as a PP said proceed with caution. Call the police if he tries to abuse you again.

IdblowJonSnow · 14/10/2020 18:44

Omg OP. This is one of the worst things I've read on here in a while. Not to wish to make you feel worse but to see the gravity.
You havent been stupid. Hes an evil shit.
Please go to the police and get him gone.
If he gets chucked out the uk, so much the better.
How terrifying this sounds. He sounds like a cold blooded psychopath.
Please be very careful, delete your internet history but make immediate plans.
You can do this.
Don't put his name on the birth cert.

notapizzaeater · 14/10/2020 18:44

You need to get out whilst you can. He will only escalate. I'd be thinking really hard about the baby, do you want to be tied to him forever.

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