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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:
MostDisputesDieAndNoOneShoots · 14/10/2020 20:39

I don’t mean to be dramatic but this sounds like the beginning of a story that ends up with you dead. You need to leave him. Please phone women’s aid.

sunshinesheila · 14/10/2020 20:48

You need to get shut of him asap. I too would call the police and tell them where he works and that you dont want him back in your house at all. If you leave him in the house it will be hard to get him out and certainly will be a huge mess or lose all your stuff.

Bookworm2020 · 14/10/2020 21:09

@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.
She can get help yes but sometimes help from afar is the better option. If she was to stay and kick him out and call them when he inevitably kicks off who’s to say if the police will even get there in time. Take it from someone who had to start over something’s are more important than “stuff” your life being one of them
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TwentyViginti · 14/10/2020 21:18

@MostDisputesDieAndNoOneShoots

I don’t mean to be dramatic but this sounds like the beginning of a story that ends up with you dead. You need to leave him. Please phone women’s aid.
Throw a new baby with all the sleepness nights and the attention it needs, attention you will no longer be able to give to him - he will end up killing you.
TwentyViginti · 14/10/2020 21:19

*Throw a new baby in

newnameforthis123 · 14/10/2020 21:29

God another poster here holding your hand and standing with you. You poor thing, don't ever feel guilty for him again - your priority is yourself and your son. I'm so glad you're getting out and you have somewhere to go temporarily at least. Do not cave - you're doing the right thing Thanks

MarriedtoDaveGrohl · 14/10/2020 21:34

Bookworm this isn't about 'stuff'. Don't minimise snd make out this is about a pair of shoes. It's about being able to afford new locks, or a cctv, or not losing your children's school uniforms (although one is packed) or books and having their toys smashed up. It's about having heating in winter or winter clothing to wear and for your children to have a Christmas.

Run when you have to. But when it's this I actually have a marker on my phone and address anyway with the police due to the past dv, if I remember rightly I can ring 999 then press 55 and they will blue light here. then you don't have to.

And the reason the OP doesn't want to do that?

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

She doesn't want a fuss. She doesn't want to make it worse. She doesn't want to upset him. She already thinks he will come back but would prefer to talk to the midwife.

These men are cowards. Involving the police means that she can potentially get non molestation orders against him. Putting nothing on record because you don't want to make it worse means that when he pops up and wants part custody there's nothing you can do. And there's nothing you can do when he takes the child to another EU country. Men like this then just vanish. With the child.

But hey at least he won't be too angry right? Anc the neighbours won't have a clue!

Ilikewinter · 14/10/2020 21:46

Good luçk op

Gazelda · 14/10/2020 22:07

Op, another one here to support you. Make sure you contact the police, midwife and school urgently.

Can those few who are hellbent on attaching the OP or criticising her decision lay off? She's got herself and her son safe. That was the urgent priority and what she's achieved tonight. It's only been 4 hours since she first posted, give her credit for acting while at the same time probably feeling terrified, anxious, overwhelmed, confused. Don't write posts that might make her feel bullied or that this is her fault. She's pregnant and extremely vulnerable. Be kind.

GalaKC · 14/10/2020 22:09

Please please please get out of this relationship. He sounds not only hell to live with, but downright dangerous. You are not safe around him, nor ar your children. Make your plans, get out asap. It will only get worse.

daisydukes26 · 14/10/2020 22:25

This thread made me cold.

Op you are an amazing, strong , brave woman and mother. Keep going. You will get through this in time. We're all behind you.

FastAndCurious · 14/10/2020 22:35

@MarriedtoDaveGrohl have you got any experience of this at all?

There’s no crime in progress, so the police will come at a set time if they are able to. They’re not just sat around waiting to be given a time slot for a crime. So what if the police can’t make it? Or they’re late arriving?

And then what, if after he’s been arrested and interviewed? They can’t keep him longer than 24 hours, 48 at an absolute push and he won’t be remanded. Will that give the OP time to get all the orders and safety measures in place for her and her child? Because you can bet your life a man like this won’t stay away because he’s scared of the police, or being arrested again.

I admire your faith in the police, I really do. I’m sure most of them do their absolute best but it’s not always enough.

2020wish · 14/10/2020 22:37

Please keep us updated. Ur doing the right thing. I admire ur strength

Sunnydaysstillhere · 14/10/2020 22:44

You can do this op...
Flowers

Appleofmyeye05 · 14/10/2020 22:57

Can you not leave your key in the door he has a key for (if he has a key) and exit through another door if you’re able to?

If he started putting windows through for instance then surely your neighbours would ring the police

I defo wouldn’t want him in my house, he would probably refuse to go to work and stay put till forcibly removed because let’s face it, he isn’t bothered about his job!

ShellsandSand · 14/10/2020 23:09

Never go back OP. Its your duty to protect your children and yourself. Don't let this sick man, a disturbed and misogynistic individual be how your story ends. You're amazing for taking the advice on here. FlowersFlowers

Sciencebabe · 14/10/2020 23:12

Social services red flags here. Leave him. Go to a refuge. Which country is he from? How do they treat their women there? He sounds sadistic. I would think he would try to take my baby away from me if it were me. I've never experienced this behaviour in a man. Honestly there are men out there who wouldn't even think of doing this to another human. You need to distance from him, then dump him via text. Get others to remove your things from the house. Do not go near him once you have left. Keep your son away from him.

He hasn't given up everything to be with you. He's left his shit life to be supported by you and come to an affluent country to take take take.

You're not in love with him, you're in love with the prospect of what you think he could be. He will never be the man you imagine him to turn in to.

There is no shame, after all you have done for him and invested in him, in just walking away. You don't need him for love and you don't need him for your baby. I'm very pro choice, so even if you changed your mind about keeping baby, just to get away from him, do what you think is right.

No one should talk about killing you. No one should put their hands on you. Wanting and getting sex when you don't want to participate isn't an overactive sex life, it's rape. And your current child is witnessing all of this. Drop that bag of shit as fast as you can. X

EKGEMS · 14/10/2020 23:51

You say you love him? Why don't you love yourself and your unborn child more?

username501 · 15/10/2020 00:00

OP also check to see if your area has the Sanctuary Scheme or equivalent. Contact the Council Housing department or check out their website as they will have contact details. This is where they send someone to check your home for security and they will change the locks on your doors. Your local DV org will also know as may the police.

Craftycorvid · 15/10/2020 00:02

Please take all the good advice here and get free of this dangerous man. Be very careful because abuse escalates when the victim shows signs of ending/leaving the relationship. Don’t hesitate to use the police number if need be.

Once you are safe, have a think about Freedom Programme and some counselling - for the distress you’ve been through and to help you process this and your previous relationship. When we have had a lot of abuse - especially early on in life - it can make it very hard to spot an abuser and to assert ourselves.

Madvixen · 15/10/2020 00:19

Are you safe @theonewithnousername

theonewithnousername · 15/10/2020 00:41

Thank you all for the invaluable advice.
I'm reading through and digesting everything, tonight has been overwhelming I feel in shock that this is finally going to end. I never deserved any of this.

I'm safe, my son and I are at my grandparents. I've brought important things but my grandad wants to come home with me tomorrow and we can make him leave. I don't give a shit about what's in my house at the moment to be honest, and to the poster who asked, yea, despite being a single mam living in a council house, I do have comprehensive home insurance.

I'm going to switch my phone off as he's due to finish in 20 mins so when he gets back and realises.
Going to try and rest, thank you all x x

OP posts:
REignbow · 15/10/2020 00:46

@theonewithnousername you really need to tell the police so they can be present when you do this.

REignbow · 15/10/2020 00:49

You will need to change the locks, tell your workplace and your sons school.

He’s very dangerous and when victims escape, is the most dangerous time.

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