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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:
newnameforthis123 · 15/10/2020 00:49

Please ask the police to meet you there tomorrow with your grandad, it's not safe to do this just the two of you and you already have a marker on your home so they'll know you really do need assistance. Well done for getting out that's a fantastic start Thanks

timeisnotaline · 15/10/2020 01:17

You’ve done so well
Op. Please ask for the police to attend when you go back tomorrow.

Gin4thewin · 15/10/2020 01:24

PLEASE call the police, that DV marker will only have information on in regards to your previous partner. It is absolutely essential its updated for him and they know what hes done. Youre a possession to him, nothing more and i dont think hes going to let you go quietly.

You are an absolute star for not only having the strength to save yourself once but twice.

His behaviour is very worrying to me, theres alot of things there that would get a high risk dv rating.

Support a prosecution, get bail conditions and a court ordered restraining order,if that doesnt work, have a look into non molestation orders too.

You keep yourself safe x

dublingirl66 · 15/10/2020 01:29

Oh Jesus crying reading this

You are describing what I went through and in pregnancy it will get worse and worse

Well done !!!!!!

Please do not go anywhere near the house tomorrow

Contact police
Get him out
Get a non mol order

And listen to the fab people on here who saved my life when I had no one to confide in

You poor thing
How DARE he do this to two innocents

Stay strong
Each day it gets better and better

Keep thinking about your lovely kids

MarriedtoDaveGrohl · 15/10/2020 01:36

We are all saying police because without the system he can do so much damage. But if it's reported they can help you get orders against him so he can't come near you plus it supports you if you have this baby and he tries to take it - which he will.

I don't know how you feel about your pregnancy and won't ask. But honestly don't feel bad if you don't go through with it. You would have exceptionally good reasons not to.

And definitely don't feel guilty about him. As a pp has said he didn't give anything up. You were his golden ticket - he didn't have an amazing life to walk away from. He wants the money and probably benefits the UK offers. A child of course guarantees that especially if he has 50/50 custody which he could well go for. Or more. He's just another con artist. And as I said I would put money on it that he has a criminal record at home.

Anyway if you go home tomorrow with people and turf him out he won't have done anything apart from possibly taken a few things. Cause he's still thinking you are under his thumb. But you must not feel guilty about any of this or worried about him. He brought all of this on himself. He's a grown man, he can look after himself.

bluecampbell · 15/10/2020 02:00

Just wanted to say how brave you have been OP. So glad you and your son are safely at your grandparents house. Please do call the police to attend tomorrow. Hope you can get some sleep tonight Thanks

Norwolf · 15/10/2020 03:26

Couldn’t read and run.

You are amazing @theonewithnousername

Please DO GET THE POLICE INVOLVED!!!. You may still harbour some feelings for him but this man is dangerous and the best outcome in all this will only be possible with them fully behind you, plus the other organisations mentioned by all the wonderful ladies here.

Put yourself and your babies first FlowersFlowers

itchyfinger · 15/10/2020 06:19

So so glad your out OP. Please contact the police before going back to your house, it may not be safe for you and your grandad to go alone.

I've just read your OP again, and to be honest it the things he says - how deep Is the drain, the plastic wrapping etc make it sound like he has done some dark things in his past. Where is he from? I'm assuming no criminal record if he managed to move here.

Sciencebabe · 15/10/2020 06:21

Well done. You're so brave. I would definitely tell the police or an authoritative body about your intentions to return and make him leave today. Please ring them for professional advice before going back. Even if your grandad goes with you, you are still in danger. You don't want to be putting yourself and your grandad in to this guys psycho hands. Please keep us updated with your welfare. X

BlueThistles · 15/10/2020 06:26

hope you are okay and safe OP 🌺

custardbear · 15/10/2020 06:34

I'm so pleased you've made that first huge step! Good luck with everything and looking forward to the update that he's out of your life

Others can comment better than me but can you leave the father blank on the birth certificate when your baby comes so he's unable to control you down that route?

isthismylifenow · 15/10/2020 07:00

Morning Theone

Good luck for today.

I am so glad to hear that you have support.

You have been in my thoughts.

FastAndCurious · 15/10/2020 07:11

Morning OP, I’ve been thinking of you and I’m so glad you’re somewhere safe.

Now is the time to contact the police, ask your grandparents to call them if you don’t feel strong enough. Try and arrange a time with them to go back to the property - please don’t go alone or with your grandfather.

This is the first day of the rest of your life, and I know it doesn’t feel like it right now but you will be ok x

daisydukes26 · 15/10/2020 07:14

How are you feeling this morning OP

Dery · 15/10/2020 07:17

Another one here saying - please tell the police. They will escort you and your grandfather to the property and hopefully take him into custody. He is a very dangerous man. Speak to the council about getting moved to an address he doesn’t know.

rainbowstardrops · 15/10/2020 07:21

Bloody hell, he sounds like a very dangerous man. I really hope your grandparents can support you. Good luck

LockdownLoopy · 15/10/2020 07:52

Well done for getting out OP. This man sounds extremely dangerous, take some time to think about your options with regards to the pregnancy, have a serious think about whether you wish to continue, you’ll be linked to him for the next however many years, and abusive men like to use their child(REN) to hurt their ex, it’s a massive pot of stressful and upsetting worms. If you decide to continue as someone else says please do not put his name on the birth certificate!

You’ve done the right thing and have been very brave. Have some therapy and do the freedom programme so you never fall into this kind of relationship again.

theonewithnousername · 15/10/2020 08:13

Morning everyone.
The replies, care and advice I have received on here is invaluable. Thank you all.

I'm feeling shit today to be honest. In shock. I'm going to speak to the police before going home. Everything has been pretty quiet I thought I'd turn my phone on to a load of abusive messages but actually there's only 3. He must think I'm going to come crawling back.

Anyway I'm going to call police and women's aid soon, my grandad won't leave my side. I feel like a weight has been lifted already even though I'm feeling horrendous.

To answer a few questions, he's from Belgium. I don't know why he would need me for a passport as he could freely move around the eh without needing me? He tried to get me to move there to be with him but due to my son I couldn't, thank god.
My son has never witnessed any of this, he has been clever and does it to me when my son was at his dads or my grandparents, however I'm not naive I know the atmosphere would have affected my son. Anyway that won't be happening ever again.

Xxx

OP posts:
justthecat · 15/10/2020 08:15

Keep strong, you’ve done the hard part 💐

Weenurse · 15/10/2020 08:23

Good luck 💐

NeedToKnow101 · 15/10/2020 08:28

So so glad you have got out of there. Yes to involving the police.

dublingirl66 · 15/10/2020 09:42

As someone who is about to see their ex in criminal court for attempted murder
I say well done
Go no contact
Ignore all messages

Never go back and keep going forward

Your house will be free soon
Non mol?

REignbow · 15/10/2020 09:55

I’m pleased to read that you are calling the police and WA.

You need him to be escorted off the property and also need some flag to your home.

He may very well be quiet now but I wouldn’t hold my breath that this will last.

Prepare yourself @theonewithnousername, he could follow you and your son, lie in weight at your home etc etc.

By telling the police precisely what you have written in your OP, then you should be able to get a non molestation order.

Scweltish · 15/10/2020 10:06

Good luck op x

GilbertMarkham · 15/10/2020 10:18

That first post was like a text book, classic narrative of a man who ends up seriously injuring or killing his partner (or ex partner) and in your case your unborn child could well have been injured or killed too.

Violent abusers like him tend to escalate during pregnancy. And I can only imagine what he's be like with a baby in the house ... The crying, sleep deprivation, viruses, endless bottle prep (or the support needed for breast feeding), teething etc etc tests the most placid people.
Even if your teenage son helped you (which is unfair when the father should be doing the vast majority of help) I can imagine what things would be like in your household with a new baby. You would've been under constant, high level stress and fear. I doubt you'd even have gotten to give birth without a few kicks to your abdomen during more assaults.

The whole point of my post is that it seems very very important that you stop this Jan from.getting unsupervised access to your child with him, and to avoid him abusing you through the child.

Please talk to women's aid, social services etc about how to achieve that.

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