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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

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username501 · 14/10/2020 19:49

If he smashes the place up (make sure you take sentimental items) then report him to the police for criminal damage. It all counts against him. You can get an emergency Occupation Order on the same day if the courts deem you at immediate risk which you are with this rapist piece of crap.

They'll ask for a statement and you can put everything you've put here. However, NCDV will help with all that. If you phone them tonight, you could be back home in a day or so.

DandyMandy · 14/10/2020 19:52

This is terrifying. Please leave and report this scumbag to the police. You deserve way better than this. Best of luck❤️

MarriedtoDaveGrohl · 14/10/2020 19:54

GET. HIM. OUT. Now. Right tucking now. Give your head the biggest wobble you can because my fucking god if you don't pack his bags and throw him out right now you are fucked.

And unless you really want a baby and can support it on your own think about not continuing with the pregnancy.

Lock down all your money. Take him out of any accounts and GET HIM OUT NOW.

Stop fucking around please. He's super dangerous. Enough of the baby stuff. Time to be a grown up.

Wudgy · 14/10/2020 19:55

You are so strong , so pleased to hear you are leaving tonight x you do not deserve this!!

dizzycatdance2 · 14/10/2020 19:58

If ,and only if, you have time , shoot a video of the house/contents as they are now.

If he causes damage , he then can't say it was "already like that"

Could you forward the video to a secure address (police ??? Wa ?? Council ??) So it is , in effect, "time stamped"

Good luck , you.are.amazing.

FastAndCurious · 14/10/2020 20:00

Your grandparents won’t be upset because you’ve gone to them, I promise they’ll be sad at what you’ve gone through but not because you’ve left. What would you want your babies to do in future if they needed help? You’d want them to come to you.

Please get safely to your grandparents and then call the police. Wrapping you in a massive hug right now, you’re not on your own. You can do this x

MarriedtoDaveGrohl · 14/10/2020 20:02

Honestly OP you are not thinking straight.

DO NOT LEAVE HIM IN YOUR HOME WITH ALL IF YOUR STUFF FOR HIM TO STEAL.

I will do this for my children. I want to do it slowly and silently if possible rather than a big show of the police i think that would make him worse.

I think that what you think hasn't served you very well so far. Involve the police and you will be safe and he won't come back. Act like a limp rag asking him nicely to leave while you aren't even there is by far the worst thing you can do. By a country mile. Get the police there and get him out. Change the locks and get them to give you a panic alarm. Tell them about the hands around the throat etc.

I'd be prepared to be a large sum of money he has a criminal record for violence at home. And don't have this baby. It will give him the right to stay and to be in your life forever.

You do realise that's why he's with you don't you? A convenient passport. He even told you! He told you that only the child matters and you mean nothing.

I struggle to think of a more dangerous type of man.

username501 · 14/10/2020 20:07

OP I know this is a lot to take in but as a pp said, transfer any money out of shared accounts as I have no doubt he'll clear out your accounts.

FastAndCurious · 14/10/2020 20:10

@MarriedtoDaveGrohl and when the police release him after 24 hours?

How long do you think it takes to have panic buttons installed and have your letterbox sealed? Three offences and one court case in my experiences.

It is just a house and STUFF. All insured and replaceable. The OP need to get to a place of safety NOW and then involve the police and take the next steps.

Your advice is harsh at best and dangerous at worst. Do you feel better kicking a woman that’s already down?

MarriedtoDaveGrohl · 14/10/2020 20:10

I'm still gobsmacked you are leaving him in your house. Your house he has no rights to when you have a DV flag and can have him out in minutes. With everything you and your children own.

You think changing locks is expensive? Try starting again because he's cleaned out your accounts and stolen everything of value and trashed the rest. Giving him a chance to get keys cut and break locks so he can get back in any time he wants just to teach you a lesson. And as this will be the first the police will have heard of his leaving you won't get any of your stuff he's taken. There's no record you had to get him out. Nothing.

Because of what the neighbours will think?? Because you don't want to make a fuss?? I really hope you don't go ahead with this and instead call the police.

Bookworm2020 · 14/10/2020 20:11

I think your doing the right thing op, yes he may smash the house up but better the house than your or your son.
Get the police involved show them this thread also if it will male speaking about it easier also call them tonight if your up to it after speaking with your grandparents maybe they can keep an eye on your house for you. I know when my ex was sending me threatening messages about burning my house down with me in it, & breaking in and liking me in my sleep I was actually away but I contacted my local police department and they were lovely and got someone to drive by a few times until I was home then come and took statements and was actually so good I didn’t think at the time anyone would want to listen to what was going on but they did x

FastAndCurious · 14/10/2020 20:13

Again @MarriedtoDaveGrohl my police response time is within 25 minutes after the button is pressed. Why don’t you tell the OP to make him a cuppa or a snack while she waits for them to arrive?

Do you realise how home insurance works? The police don’t get to decide who’s entitled based on whether or not there’s a log of why he had to leave, in fact the police don’t really get involved with contents claims usually.

Are you really saying that her stuff is more important than her and her child’s safety?

category12 · 14/10/2020 20:14

MarriedtoDaveGrohl, of primary importance is OP's safety. He's a dangerous man with a history of choking her.

Far better she flees the house tonight, gets somewhere safe and deals with the house and possessions later.

Police response is not always good enough.

CroutonsCroutons · 14/10/2020 20:16

You haven't been stupid.
But now is your chance to leave.

Darling this man may kill you.

Get out. Now.
I know you say you feel you have no privacy.....
Does DC to to school? If so, when you do the drop off, go to the Head. Tell them everything. Its safeguarding so they can contact the local social services and get you started off.
Please do something. This man doesnt love you and he is dangerous. You have left once. You have the strength to do it again.

MarriedtoDaveGrohl · 14/10/2020 20:17

You think that there's a way to do this that doesn't involve him becoming enraged? I don't. There isn't a way to mange him - the only thing she can do is get help from people who can ensure there are consequences and for him to know he is watched by them. Aka the police.

Holliej · 14/10/2020 20:19

Good luck OP! You do not deserve this. Look after yourself and your DS. So glad to hear you are leaving tonight. Your grandparents sound like they will be a great support. Lean on the ones around you and contact all the help you can get. Xx

CroutonsCroutons · 14/10/2020 20:20

Just got up to date.
Yes. Leave if you feel that's your only option (as oppose to him leaving). But I absolutely think you need to call the police.

He'll do this to someone else once you are free if not. And they may not get out in time.

justthecat · 14/10/2020 20:20

Well done for acting so quickly , if there’s anything like important documents take them with you

FastAndCurious · 14/10/2020 20:20

I agree speak to school.

If you go to the police they will complete what is called a DASH form with you and score you out of 15. 9 or above refers you to a multi agency team, MARAC, where you will be discussed and plans put in place with various agencies to keep you safe - choking is one of the biggest red flags and highest scoring questions on a DASH form. If you are referred to MARAC or an equivalent this is where the panic buttons etc come in to play so it’s not something that will necessarily happen immediately.

This is a lot of information for you to take in, I just wanted to reassure you that there is a lot of help available for you but for tonight and the coming days just get somewhere where you are safe x

FastAndCurious · 14/10/2020 20:22

@MarriedtoDaveGrohl

You think that there's a way to do this that doesn't involve him becoming enraged? I don't. There isn't a way to mange him - the only thing she can do is get help from people who can ensure there are consequences and for him to know he is watched by them. Aka the police.
I haven’t disagreed with that point, but you are going at the OP to stay in her home because of her things while admitting he will be enraged?

She needs to get somewhere safe, and then contact the police. They have very little power other than arrest, they won’t even keep him on remand due to COVID at the moment. It takes time for orders and safety measures to be put in place.

category12 · 14/10/2020 20:23

It's not about placating the guy, it's about keeping OP safe from him now, marriedtoDaveGrohl. You appear to have more faith in the police than I do.

She's better getting to a safe place and then involving the police etc to get him out of the house than staying put where he knows exactly where she is.

RinderTinderNotRinderGrinder · 14/10/2020 20:24

Wow, I am so very impressed by your action @theonewithnousername. Well done for reaching out on here, and well done for taking you and your son out of harm’s way.

His abuse of you is truly terrifying to read. I know you’ll have normalised it all to an extent but to me it is really shocking.

It’s not your fault, he manipulated you and you trusted him. You’re going to be okay, just keep going Flowers

Feminist10101 · 14/10/2020 20:26

He'll probably smash everything but fuck it I have contents insurance.

That won’t do you any good.

isthismylifenow · 14/10/2020 20:27

This had made me go cold.

Never mind the house, I'm glad you've packed the important stuff, the rest are just things. Replaceable. You are not.

You are very brave and strong.

MarriedtoDaveGrohl · 14/10/2020 20:31

You call the police an hour before he gets home and make a plan with them so they are there to meet him. Someone on here had a very serious life threatening abuser and set things up with them first. She wasn't even there for most of it. Because he knows he's well and truly on their radar that was it - he went quietly.

The OP has a marker on her house and everything. They are aware that she and the children are vulnerable.

And I'm struggling to think of a home insurance that covers a 'theft' by an ex partner that can't be proven and also isn't reported to the police. Or is. That's if a single mum that's come out of another DV relationship and lives in a council house has comprehensive contents insurance.

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