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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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theonewithnousername · 15/10/2020 17:50

I'm in my house at the moment. He hasn't figured this out yet but I tracked where he is, we have family account on apple mainly used for monitoring my son but I could see his location and could see he is at work. My location services are turned off so he can't see where I am.

Nothing in the house has been damaged, my grandad is very handy so is currently changing the locks. Then my son and I are going back to stay with them for as long as it takes, I've spoken to my next door neighbour she will ring 999 if anything happens outside my property and luckily I have the cameras which are always recording.

Luckily we have separate bank accounts and no financial ties to eachother. Two police officers visited me at my grandparents and just basically took statements asked a few questions. There is a lady coming to see me tomorrow and my grandparents and then I am going to speak to woman's aid and my housing association. I'm genuinely thinking of giving up my house and moving in with my grandparents until I get back in my feet, save for my own house, therapy etc. I don't know yetX this has all been so overwhelming I just keep crying. I am gutted that he turned out to be like this but more at myself for being in a worse position than I was with my ex.

I've read through the different profiles of abusers, be definitely ticks the boxes for the terrorist, the demanding man, and Rambo. If only they came with this written on their fucking forehead!

To answer a few questions, we met about 3 years ago on holiday, kept in touch, then became close face timing every day etc, we visited eachother about 10 times him here or me there met his family etc, they were all lovely and I did not see any warning signs. Then last year we decided to move in together and I honestly thought that was it, that was my life complete. What a fool!

Xxx

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CaMePlaitPas · 15/10/2020 17:57

OP I have read your thread without taking a breath. I am so, so worried about you. Stay as far away from this monster as possible, you and your children deserve so much more than this. Make sure you sing like a canary to the relavant authorities, this is HIS shame NOT yours.

A criminal record in Belgium is called a caisier judiciaire. If he is from the French part of Belgium, please reach out if you need any help with translations or orientation.

Proud of you OP, please take care of yourself.

HaggisBurger · 15/10/2020 17:58

@theonewithnousername this is NOT your fault. He hid it and hooked you in, bit by bit. You’ve been amazingly strong & achieved so much in such a short time to protect yourself your DS & your unborn baby.

May I suggest you don’t make any “undoable” decisions right now, like giving up your home? Maybe take a week or so to reflect whilst at your grandparents (who sound ace BTW) and take time to let the adrenaline etc leave your body. Be gentle to yourself. Flowers

StoneFacedCrone · 15/10/2020 18:14

I'm so glad you are safe now @theonewithnousername. Your grandparents sound wonderful.

Regarding his residency status, your abusive ex will only have pre-settled status as he has not been here for five years. This can be revoked for criminal convictions.

Another factor for getting the police in and pressing charges if possible. If convicted he most likely will not be able to stay. No fear of him unexpectedly turning up.

"Pre-settled status can also be revoked for subsequent criminal offending."

www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/eu-londoners-hub/compare-your-rights-pre-settled-and-settled-status

theonewithnousername · 15/10/2020 18:29

Thank you so much

Police are involved now. Locks are changed so where he goes tonight I don't know or care. There's no going back now!

I'm leaving now to go back to my grandparents and let things settle

Thanks again all you all have helped to open my eyes I couldn't have done this alone xxxxx

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Baileysandcream · 15/10/2020 18:48

theonewithnousername you are doing brilliantly, so pleased to hear you have got the police involved and have your grandparents to support you.

Don't forget to also turn your son's location off so that his location isn't visible on the family account.

newnameforthis123 · 15/10/2020 18:57

Bloody hell OP you've done fantastically and I want to also give your grandparents a big hug too. Well done, stay safe and keep the police informed of everything. Block on all platforms including anything your son is on. Change all passwords. Turn on two step verification on everything you possibly can. Massive well done Thanks

BringBiscuits · 15/10/2020 19:03

You have not been an idiot. This is not your fault. I hope you can find someone in RL to confide in who will help you leave him.

Norwolf · 15/10/2020 19:03

You are definitely doing the right thing @theonewithnousername

You deserve to have people who love you around you. Things can only get better henceforth FlowersFlowers

BringBiscuits · 15/10/2020 19:04

Just read your update. Well done! Glad you have got away from him.

MarriedtoDaveGrohl · 15/10/2020 19:09

Well done! And don't blame yourself at all for this - the best of us get caught out by men like this. Maybe there's some therapy you need to do to understand why they are attracted to you but don't use that as a stick to beat yourself. It's just a chance to grow and you might be in a worse position but you jumped on this pretty fast. Seriously this could have gone on for years.

If you don't love where you are and your grandparents want you there then why not, until you get a bit more back on your feet?

BlueThistles · 15/10/2020 19:15

Great result .... good luck OP 🌺

3rdNamechange · 15/10/2020 19:26

You're not a fool OP. I've got so much admiration for you. You're strong , you've showed your son a great example. Good luck going forward. Could you maybe put in for a transfer with your housing association?

ForeverWondering · 15/10/2020 19:55

Maybe turn your phone off when he's due home hun.
He might tring and call. Especially with no warning/clothes/charger/passports etc etc

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2020wish · 15/10/2020 20:28

@theonewithnousername please keep us updated with how things go. U are settling a great example for ur son on how women such be treated but leaving such abusive men. Just learn from it and continue to grow x

HaggieMaggie · 15/10/2020 20:45

I would get him out and see what immigration can do in the meantime.

CaMePlaitPas · 15/10/2020 20:47

We are all behind you OP x

BlueRose18 · 15/10/2020 20:49

OP I read your first post and I got so scared for you. I’ve read through the thread and I’m really glad to see that you’re getting things done to get away from him and so glad you’ve got the police involved.

I don’t recommend giving your house up as it’s a council house and will be hard to get social housing again, however, I don’t recommend moving back into that house! as going back to there is high risk for you considering he knows where you live. He could come back for you after a while to “finish you off”. I hate to say that but the way he sounds it’s so scary.
Maybe you can consider putting your house up for a swap? And stay with your grandparents until a swap has become available or ask if you’re able to get back on the council list to bid for somewhere new due to your home no longer being safe.

Whatever you choose to do I hope you stay safe xx

nickelbabe · 15/10/2020 21:10

You're fucking amazing.

FastAndCurious · 15/10/2020 21:34

You are fucking amazing.

The council will move you in a situation where you are fleeing domestic abuse. Speak to your housing officer before giving up your home, that isn’t a decision you need to make tonight.

Thinking of you Flowers

dublingirl66 · 15/10/2020 21:49

So strong
So amazing

Well done !!!!

You have so many happy days ahead of you
Believe me !! Been there ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

theonewithnousername · 15/10/2020 22:11

Thanks everyone ♥️

I feel safe, I feel calm. I'm going to switch my phone off and just watch a film with my son and try and sleep.

I'm listening to you all and appreciate every single piece of advice. Have turned my sons location off also.

Where do I stand with his clothes and belongings being in my house? He has his bank card and his phone charger because he always keeps them in his work bag, but now I'm thinking about it all of his paperwork, ni number, nhs number and ID are in a folder in my house. I'll ask the DV police team about that tomorrow.

Thanks again everyone I think you have opened my eyes and saved my life. I wanted to post this for a while but yesterday was the final straw, and after having him normalise it or make out it was a joke, my fault etc, seeing other people's perspectives just really confirmed everything for me.

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DaVinyl · 15/10/2020 22:25

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