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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:
BlueThistles · 18/10/2020 20:55

every day is a new day OP 🌺

Honeyroar · 18/10/2020 21:09

Wishing you more waves of overwhelming peace. You deserve them.

FastAndCurious · 18/10/2020 21:13

Wishing you bigger and bigger waves of peace as each day passes x

dublingirl66 · 18/10/2020 21:28

Gosh poor you

Fck him

How DARE HE
will you press charges??

As someone in a similar position who always said i couldn't go to police I am so glad I did
Hoping he is jailed very soon xxxxx

BlueThistles · 18/10/2020 21:52

I agree.. please consider pressing charges.

pantherrose · 18/10/2020 22:07

Glad you’re ok OP xx

MsAdoraBelleDearheartVonLipwig · 18/10/2020 23:37

You’ve got the rest of your life ahead of you now without this monster in your life. Flowers

Cookieedough · 19/10/2020 03:32

Hi OP

Reading your original post made me sick to my stomach about how he treats you, He is VILE. I've gone through and read your updates and just wanted to say that you are absolutely amazing and such a strong woman! You should be proud of yourself. I wish you all the best for you & your children's future ❤️

loopylindazdaughter · 19/10/2020 04:19

Wow, just rtft, you've saved your life there kiddo. What a strong woman you are.

theonewithnousername · 19/10/2020 10:14

Yes I think i should press charges. That way there will be a record for Claire's law for anybody in the future but I also think it will support me when there becomes a battle about this baby.

I'm exhausted, I feel like I could sleep for a week. DV team will be here soon so will see what their advice is now 😊

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2020wish · 19/10/2020 11:00

@theonewithnousername yes please press charges, as someone who benefited from Claire’s law, please ensure future partners of this vile creature can have the tools to protect themselves. Glad you are still putting urself and son first. All the best to you x

Alicenwonderland · 19/10/2020 11:21

Definitely press charges!! I didn't and regret it! We have no protection now regarding child custody. I'm being dragged through court for the second time in three years (this second case has dragged on a year!) and he's manipulated everyone and is now being believed. It's utter hell. You can do this OP!! Stay strong

BlueThistles · 19/10/2020 12:44

Yes it will help you long term OP.. and your unborn child.

there was a woman on here just recently, fighting to have charges brought, after the fact. She had been living in a state of fear and was now in a safe place and wished to pursue charges. I think she was struggling if my memory serves me well.

So for all your sakes ... I would go ahead. 🌺

Snipples · 19/10/2020 13:06

Another one saying press charges. You can do it. You're so much strong get than you think. Well done! I had shivers reading your first post but you've done so well getting away from that brute.

dublingirl66 · 19/10/2020 16:03

Just to say I pressed charges
Two years later he is up in criminal court

I dealt with the nicest police and detective

It was hard

But in many ways like a huge relief

I was pregnant when the mad man started too so I def think all the more reason for you to go for it

So in awe of your bravery !!!

Life gets so much better I promise
I remember well the exhaustion and confusion
The strength and clarity comes back very quickly ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

MarriedtoDaveGrohl · 19/10/2020 17:57

So impressed!!! Yes you should press charges for all the reasons you said. He's a danger to women, very much.

And I love the 'waves of pure peace'. It's so much easier when you don't cling on too tightly to the idea that he was 'the one' and if only you had been different he would have too - he wouldn't.

Fabulous stuff!!!! 🥂

Chocolatehobnob9 · 19/10/2020 18:19

So proud of you OP.

Dorisdaydream2 · 19/10/2020 19:54

OP, I’m really worried for you. Please do not minimise what he is doing to you, it is truly awful and you are not safe. Please seek the help you need and deserve to get away from this awful man Flowers

BananaFlavouredPancakes · 20/10/2020 08:09

@Dorisdaydream2 please RTFT, not just the OP!!

MuserOwl · 20/10/2020 08:15

You poor thing. You need help getting him out but in the short term prioritise your safety. :-(

MuserOwl · 20/10/2020 08:20

Ps and reporting is very difficult at the time but if you dont report it , it is difficult later when various bright sparks say to you "so.... why didnt you report that?)

Reporting it sends the message that you cannot be manipulated through fear obligation and guilt.

Not that the fog goes away but being unmanipulatable sends an important message to him.

  1. the law will protect you not him
  2. you will not be manipulated anymore
Lipz · 20/10/2020 09:02

Definitely press charges. It will protect you as well as punish him. You have come so far now. You are so strong. Hopefully he just fucks off and you never have to see him again. I'm not familiar with the ins and outs of his name not being on the birth cert, does this mean he can not /does not have any rights to see the baby when it's born?

theonewithnousername · 20/10/2020 09:12

I will be pressing charges. The police are going to fit my house with two panic alarms one upstairs and one down.

As far as I know lipz it means he doesn't have parental responsibility therefore couldn't take the baby out of the country etc. Not too sure I haven't really looked into it all yet.

Everything's been quiet it's nice but feels like the calm before the storm

OP posts:
BlueThistles · 20/10/2020 09:14

This is a good decision OP, well done 🌺

justilou1 · 20/10/2020 13:41

I’m proud of you!

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