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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:
LittleEsme · 16/10/2020 16:25

OP he's going to kill you.

I've never written that ever before, but I mean it.

Please please please get this man out. Follow the advice here and start the process. Dear God.

Scoobygang7 · 16/10/2020 17:10

@littleesme
Please rtft she already has

Alicenwonderland · 16/10/2020 17:50

Just read the whole thread, well done OP!! I'm so happy you are safe, I was very scared for you reading the first messages. Please get a DV conviction and non molestation order from the police. As you plan on keeping the baby he will have parental rights and could use this to further abuse you and the baby. I speak from experience and wish I had a conviction, it's the only way to protect you and the baby.

20mum · 16/10/2020 18:15

Are you totally convinced you must continue carrying a child by this man?

theonewithnousername · 16/10/2020 18:15

Have met with the police DV team today and they were very understanding. They agree that I should push this for prosecution but the main priority is mine and my children's safety at the moment.

I feel completely overwhelmed and confused, I have spoken to a lady from woman's aid and my caseworker has made contact with me for a brief phone call, so I think she will be able to help answer some of my questions.

As the dash risk assessment was very high there is also a marac referral, they are also making social services aware which I understand. My children's safety is my main priority here. Social services will make my sons father aware of the situation, I don't agree with this at all as he was abusive, my son wasn't present so I don't understand my ex gets to know the details of what has gone on in my house?! I don't think it's fair that he gets to know this, I don't know what goes on in his house and he'll be so so smug that I'm back to rock bottom.

They said school will be made aware under operation encompass which I understand I have spoken to my sons head of year already. My sister is going to drop his things off at his work place this evening before he finishes, he doesn't know this but they will be left in reception and then once that's done I'll send the text. My son and I are staying put at my grandparents and I'm going to explain to work on Monday. I'm due to be off soon for a week anyway so think that will do me good.

I couldn't have done this, especially so fast, without all of the support on here. ♥️

OP posts:
theonewithnousername · 16/10/2020 18:17

@20mum

Are you totally convinced you must continue carrying a child by this man?
I will make sure that he won't be on birth certificate. I will fight with every part of me to have him prosecuted. This is my child and why should I give that up because of what he did to me. I can't do it. It's not an option for me
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ihatedolphins · 16/10/2020 18:34

'I will make sure that he won't be on birth certificate. I will fight with every part of me to have him prosecuted.
This is my child and why should I give that up because of what he did to me. I can't do it. It's not an option for me'

You are a strong and wonderful woman and mother OP...this last post brought a tear to my eye...

pantherrose · 16/10/2020 19:04

@ihatedolphins

'I will make sure that he won't be on birth certificate. I will fight with every part of me to have him prosecuted. This is my child and why should I give that up because of what he did to me. I can't do it. It's not an option for me'

You are a strong and wonderful woman and mother OP...this last post brought a tear to my eye...

Ditto.Heartwarming response OP, you are a lovely and courageous woman and I wish you and your children a future filled with love, peace and stability. Stay safe and never again settle for so much less than you deserve xx
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BlueThistles · 16/10/2020 19:16

OP.. you should be very proud for what you have done in this short time we have wad your situation. So happy for you 🌺

Ramblingwords · 16/10/2020 19:31

Wow, well done OP, you have been so brave.

Please try to look at how you can raise your standards in future relationships. It’s hard for your own sake sometimes, for all kinds of complicated reasons, but try to remember your are your DSs mum -she’s a very important person and needs to be looked after for him.

There are so many little things that tell you someone isn’t worth your time -even the fact that he left all that important paperwork to you at the start. Having self respect means walking away when someone isn’t showing you the same respect and effort you have shown them. I bet if you look back you can find dozens of signs that he was never going to be a decent, equal and committed partner, long before the physical abuse started. Remember it’s actions, not words, that count. 1 million “I love you”s are easy; putting in the actual effort and action involved in starting a relationship with some is harder but tells you so much more about someone’s intentions.

Unfortunately, once you have shown that you accept this low effort approach to a relationship, that you accept easy words over actions, that you are happy to be the one to put the real practical work into it, you have also shown them that your standards and expectations are pretty low...and you have accepted a situation in which some form of abuse is not too far away.

I’m sorry if this sounds like victim blaming. I really don’t intend that. He is solely responsible for his criminal and abhorrent behaviour. But the truth is these men make tentative approaches, testing would-be partners out until they find someone who’ll accept their bullshit...and keep accepting more and more...until something awful happens. We can protect ourselves by expecting more and being prepared to walk away the first time the actions don’t match the words. The first time we get the “I love you, where’s my dinner?” when we arrive home exhausted and they’ve been doing nothing.

Snipples · 16/10/2020 19:33

You are amazing OP. So strong. Well done for acting so quickly.

Thanks for you and every woman on this thread who has been through similar.

pantherrose · 16/10/2020 19:50

Spot on.

pantherrose · 16/10/2020 19:55

Ok, oldie not techie and will step away from the wine.... I was replying to Ranblingwords! Sorry.

category12 · 16/10/2020 20:02

OP, you might find these useful starting points for working on boundaries and expectations for the future: shark cage analogy and the Freedom Programme.

Bid876 · 16/10/2020 20:21

First, your not stupid, you want someone to love you, who dosnt but this man dose not sound like he dose, attacking, belittling and threating you is not love!

As everyone else is saying, get out now! I know easy for us to say but no matter how much you love him, or think you do, you have to put yourself and your children first. From what you have said he sees you as a means to staying here and getting a child that will give him more of a claim here and to hurt you with. Do you really want to be fighting 2 men through the courts?

Im really sorry for what you are going through, but you need to talk to the people who can actually help you get out now, don't wait or give him a chance to hurt you.

LittleEsme · 16/10/2020 20:34

Sorry OP, the thread stopped loading for me earlier and didn't RTFT and I've only now caught up.

I'm incredibly proud of you. Huge love and strength to you.

One thought (not sure if someone else has said so): but be careful that he isn't contacting your DS without your knowledge.

You've SO got this Thanks

thatwouldbeanecumenicalmatter · 16/10/2020 21:05

I don't agree with this at all as he was abusive, my son wasn't present so I don't understand my ex gets to know the details of what has gone on in my house?! I don't think it's fair that he gets to know this, I don't know what goes on in his house and he'll be so so smug that I'm back to rock bottom.

A good decent person who is rock bottom is still a good decent person. A nasty shit abuser will always be a nasty shit abuser even if they have it good - for now. Chin up and hold your head high, you have absolutely nothing to be ashamed of (look at all the posters who are so proud and in awe of you) you're courageous and kind Flowers

theonewithnousername · 16/10/2020 21:27

Thank you all ♥️

My sister has dropped his stuff off. There is nothing belonging him in my house now. That's it. Now I keep moving forward.

Thank you again everyone

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Weenurse · 16/10/2020 21:40

Good luck 💐

BlueThistles · 16/10/2020 21:43

You have a great Sister OP 🌺

dublingirl66 · 16/10/2020 21:56

Just to add
You are bloody amazing
Be very careful of him as this is still a risky time
Stay safe and let others know if you feel under any pressure

You focus on your well being and your lovely son

Your bravery will inspire so many

I must say - had I read a thread like this while I was pregnant and being abused I would have known exactly what to do and what was not acceptable!!!
So well done and very best wishes

❤️❤️❤️

SummerBaby2020 · 16/10/2020 22:34

I didn’t want to read and run I just wanted to tell you you are amazing op Flowers you should be proud of yourself. I know it’s hard but you will get there bit by bit. It’s taken me 6 years to get where I am after something similar but you already know you’ll get there and one day soon you’ll look back and think “ I am one amazing woman to get through the other side of all this shit “ hold your head high and keep going you’ve got this ❤️ Xxx

theonewithnousername · 16/10/2020 22:44

This thread is full of so so many strong, amazing, brave women.

I am sure it will help save other lives too, including mine

I'll be forever grateful ♥️

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ilikemethewayiam · 16/10/2020 22:58

Well done OP. I’ve read quite a few posts like this recently. I hope it inspires other women to leave their abusers. I’m glad you are being fully supported by the police and other services but most of all by your lovely grandparents. Please keep us posted.

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