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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:
longcoffeebreak · 16/10/2020 23:31

This is the most urgent get the hell out of there I have ever seen on Mumsnet. I mean this weekend. Or now!!
He will quite probably kill you. Please leave him very quickly or get him removed and don't tell him you are going to do it.

ihaveanidea33 · 16/10/2020 23:37

I could have written this. My scan was pretty much exactly as you described.
Let me tell you just one thing. It doesn't get better. It took me a punch in the face in front of my DD to leave my b*stard ex. Call women's aid and call social services and tell the police. Men like this DO NOT CHANGE. please please get out whilst you can x

BananaFlavouredPancakes · 16/10/2020 23:41

@theonewithnousername I've just read through your posts and just wanted to say, you sound like an amazing lady and you're clearly very resilient. I'm so relieved this help has been available to you from all the different sources and you're already in a much safer and more hopeful place in just a few days. I'd bet your son and grandparents are so proud of you. Good luck to you and your family going forward! Flowers

longcoffeebreak · 16/10/2020 23:45

God sorry OP I was only reading the top of the thread and didn't realise you had got out already. I was panicking for you so glad you are getting free ❤️

Coffeeandaride · 17/10/2020 00:02

I don’t know how to write this without sounding patronising but you have done so well and taken so many positive steps. There is no going back and the future has many possibilities. You have a lovely manner of writing. He did this and you deserve better.

RaininSummer · 17/10/2020 00:23

Phew. Thank goodness you are out OP. I read this thread aghast but what good advice you received and three cheers for your grandparents. Good luck for the future.

ErnestOwl · 17/10/2020 09:19

What a brave woman you are.

Amanda87 · 17/10/2020 10:02

Send him back to where he came from! Not only does he need to leave you alone but he needs to be charged for abuse!
Never ever ever ever should a man touch a woman, no matter how crazy he thinks she is. That's horrible and wrong and I'm so sorry you have to go through this, specially with a baby.

isthismylifenow · 17/10/2020 10:10

You are amazing OP. I hope you are doing OK today.

Northernlass101 · 17/10/2020 10:11

OP well done, very proud of you! I escaped a vile relationship like this 2 years ago and it was the best thing I ever DID!!!!💖💖💖💖💖

Sending you love and best wishes

boobot1 · 17/10/2020 11:23

Get out now!

HelpOrHindrance · 17/10/2020 11:34

@theonewithnousername

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

Please think carefully about this pregnancy. It is early days and you will be trapped with him. At present you need to get him out. Call the police (I have a police background) they WILL HELP YOU. Please tell someone. THEY WILL help you. Please do this. Please
JorisBonson · 17/10/2020 12:05

I wish people would RTFT 🙄

GingerBeverage · 17/10/2020 12:47

Sending you strength, keep going.

One line that stood to me was:

I am gutted that he turned out to be like this

But he was always like this, from the moment he found you on holiday and groomed you. He was always this exact person, just faking to hook you. Predators are very good at finding prey. Please consider therapy so you can learn to read these men better and earlier on in future.

Mix56 · 17/10/2020 14:06

Please watch out for him waiting for you as you leave work/walk home etc.
He is seriously dangerous & now angry & vengeful

ShalomToYouJackie · 17/10/2020 15:12

@boobot1 RTFT

SaltedCaramelIcedLatte · 17/10/2020 15:36

You are so brave x

MarriedtoDaveGrohl · 17/10/2020 15:52

I think as long as you take reasonable steps to get them to him as soon as is reasonably possible or allow him to pick them up from another location (bearing your own safety in mind) you are 100% fine. If they fit in an overnight bag then maybe the police might take if and let him collect from them?

You're not pretending they are not there. Or trying to destroy them so really there's not a problem. In fact the very fact that you are concerned and voice your concerns to the police show how reasonable you are being.

You're doing great. This may feel like a failure but it's actually progress. Look how well you are doing. And tell your grandad the women of Mumsnet love him. What a rock star.

ulanbatorismynextstop · 17/10/2020 16:44

You need to get rid ASAP. Get the police involved so he gets escorted off the property.

isthismylifenow · 17/10/2020 16:53

Please rtft people!

butterpuffed · 17/10/2020 17:27

My God, why do so many people comment on threads when they obviously haven't read them all.

dublingirl66 · 17/10/2020 21:38

Ok so a few people did not manage to read full thread

Don't derail the thread

Flips sake

OP what has happened since?
How you been?

theonewithnousername · 18/10/2020 18:58

It's been quiet since. I sent him a text message basically that he would not be welcome back at my house because of the threats and physical abuse. I told him if he did I would call the police.

His replies were vile, he's not scared of the police etc. Called me and my son disgusting names. Said I would be alone forever. I've blocked him now. He's still on apple family though, I don't share anything with him on that but I am kind of reluctant to remove him because at the moment I can track him still and doing that is giving me peace of mind.
The woman from dv team is calling me tomorrow, other than that, still at my grandparents with my son, I'm not going to lie I've been emotional all weekend but sitting now with a good Chinese and a film Smile

It's weird but I get waves of overwhelming peace, I like that!
Hope everybody has had a nice weekend. I'm going to call work in the morning and explain everything x

OP posts:
LittleEsme · 18/10/2020 19:30

Each reply from him is only strengthening your resolve.

Keep his messages. Evidence.

Is he able to track you in return?

ilikemethewayiam · 18/10/2020 19:49

I second keeping all those messages as evidence in case you need them. Check CCTV too to see if he’s hanging around.

It’s understandable that you will feel emotional, you’re a normal human being! Enjoy the peace and safety of your grandparents house while you gather your strength. You will get through this. 💐

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