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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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MsAdoraBelleDearheartVonLipwig · 15/10/2020 22:34

Well I’d be bagging everything up in black bin liners and leaving it outside. Doesn’t matter what happens to it after that, it’s not in your property, it’s not your problem.

You’re doing so well. Really you are. Flowers

Honeyroar · 15/10/2020 22:44

Glad you’re safe. I’d definitely give up the property and stay with your grandparents for now. Speak to the police about the safest way to give him his things back. Just keep well away from him. Have you heard from him? I thought he’d be going mad.

rorosemary · 15/10/2020 22:48

You are doing so well. Let the DV police give him his papers. Stay no contact.

Mynameisntsusan · 15/10/2020 22:58

You are doing so well, I hope you get a good night's xx

MissScarletInTheSnug · 15/10/2020 22:59

Well done OP, you are so brave.

MarriedtoDaveGrohl · 15/10/2020 23:09

You can probably put together a text (do it offline) very factually explaining what's happened, how and when he can get his stuff (leave it at a safe place. Perhaps the police station? Take photos of it all as you pack it! Or take it to his work). Tell him that you are speaking to the police and will press charges if there are any problems. That he will be arrested if he causes trouble. Then tell him not to contact you again. Turn airplane mode off, send it, turn phone straight back off.

The Belgians I know (quite a few) are very to the point. No need to sugar coat it or apologise and don't explain.
How about 'because of the serious domestic violence you have perpetrated on me I have decided to end this, and have been to the police. I will pack everything of yours up and will take it to your work on x day. Please do not contact either myself or my son. We will not be discussing this further and I will press charges if there is any further harassment. If you need to contact me please do so through a solicitor'

Ever so blunt but not emotional or nasty. Very clear and gives him notice. He's out - that's all he needs to know. Not a text he will want to show anyone either if he's planning on playing poor me.

There isn't a nice way to do this. Don't get drawn into some kind of discussion - he will use that to hurt you. Flowers

Mumma23beauts · 15/10/2020 23:33

You are not stupid, he was manipulating you and your kind and loving nature. I hope you seek help, you do not deserve to be treated this way. You are strong as you’ve been through so much already, you can do this, you have to for yourself and your children. Wishing you all the best xx

jd88124 · 15/10/2020 23:46

Just read through the whole read and wishing you all the best at your grandparents. you are so strong 😊

NC249 · 15/10/2020 23:54

I am so so so sorry to hear you are going through this. It sounds awful. I've been in a similar relationship before and it is not nice whatsoever. It must be difficult for you as you have a child and a baby on the way but to be honest I don't think it will do you any good to continue staying in the relationship. Now I know this decision is entirely yours and you can only make that choice. However you need to really think things through, it doesn't sound like the best environment for your children and for yourself. Also do you think it's possible anyone else has noticed his behaviour such as family/friends/neighbours? The best thing to do is to talk to someone you can trust. Someone you know that will be honest with you. You and your kids deserve so much more than this. Also just wanted to ask if your husband is from another country? I'm only asking this as I know that in some cultures it's expected for the woman to do everything for a man, however not acceptable what's so ever for a man to do this to you. Wishing you all the best x

Mix56 · 16/10/2020 07:04

If your DC has a console, make sure XP is blocked too
Well done. Swapping, if possible, your house is the best plan.
You will need to return his stuff, ideally with your grandad, to his work place.
Photograph it, so there are no accusations of things missing.
Be careful over the w/e, does he know where your Grandad lives?

GreyPaw · 16/10/2020 07:22

A marker on your property only lasts a couple of months before it expires. Someone has to apply to have it renewed. It's known as a SecSYS9. The police may have put a new one on but do ask them to do so as sometimes it's not been done. Also do you have the Hollieguard app? Just as an extra option.

bearlyactive · 16/10/2020 07:31

OP I am so glad you're out of there. He could have killed you, and your baby. Well done - you are being so strong. Keep going!

pontiouspilates · 16/10/2020 08:29

OP, you are awesome, the difference in your tone from your first post to your last is amazing, you sound stronger and more confident and sure. You have saved your life and that of your baby. Your Grandparents also sound amazing.

ZoominMoomin · 16/10/2020 09:38

Just read the entire thread. Please don't bring yourself down because of a way he chose to treat you. This is entirely his fault, not yours. These men are master manipulators. They will ensnare you, reel you in and trick you then do everything they can to keep you around to make themselves feel better. I'm sure you know that already though. Anyway, wishing you all the best! You are strong, brave and resilient! Never forget that.

IntentIntel · 16/10/2020 10:05

You are amazing,

He's been moulding you & your DS slowly but surely, so you both behave.

In the first few months he had issues with my DS, my DS was speaking to him badly being messy etc

Keep going, stay strong & think of your DC everytime you feel less strong.

This is your future now Flowers

dublingirl66 · 16/10/2020 10:52

You are incredible!!!

Maybe drop his stuff off to a police station!?

Not sure !!

Well done

Please press charges if you feel up to it
I was attacked also in pregnancy
I don't know how I didn't end up miscarrying he attacked me so many times
Off to court soon so I def feel glad I pursued it

Lots of love to you and your family and
WELL DONE
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

theonewithnousername · 16/10/2020 10:53

@MarriedtoDaveGrohl

You can probably put together a text (do it offline) very factually explaining what's happened, how and when he can get his stuff (leave it at a safe place. Perhaps the police station? Take photos of it all as you pack it! Or take it to his work). Tell him that you are speaking to the police and will press charges if there are any problems. That he will be arrested if he causes trouble. Then tell him not to contact you again. Turn airplane mode off, send it, turn phone straight back off.

The Belgians I know (quite a few) are very to the point. No need to sugar coat it or apologise and don't explain.
How about 'because of the serious domestic violence you have perpetrated on me I have decided to end this, and have been to the police. I will pack everything of yours up and will take it to your work on x day. Please do not contact either myself or my son. We will not be discussing this further and I will press charges if there is any further harassment. If you need to contact me please do so through a solicitor'

Ever so blunt but not emotional or nasty. Very clear and gives him notice. He's out - that's all he needs to know. Not a text he will want to show anyone either if he's planning on playing poor me.

There isn't a nice way to do this. Don't get drawn into some kind of discussion - he will use that to hurt you. Flowers

Thank you for this I am going to use this as the base of my text now. You are right I am always direct with him but he still kind of is like yeah yeah whatever. Anyway a text like that there's nothing to dispute or discuss.

I turned my phone on to 60 missed calls and about 20 abusive messages, 'keep being a clown you'll see what happens'
'You're dead to me' you get the point. Oh and apparently there's some 'polish slut' at work who is after him! His words not mine - obviously that's not going to get the reaction from me he's wanting, and his threatening texts are exactly what I need to show the police.

I've tracked him and he's in a hotel near his work.
He knows where my grandparents live but not sure if he knows the exact address to be able to find it from where he is now.

I'm waiting for the DV team. I know they're bound to be busy and there's staff cuts etc but they take their time. I was under the impression that they take it seriously in this police following the poor Alice ruggles case.

I'm realising I don't love him. That was never love. I was scared to be alone and embarrassed that it had failed after having so much shit with my sons father. He is still with the woman he was cheating on me with and I felt inferior. I need some intensive counselling or therapy or something!!

These are just for my notes really because when the DV team comes I'm going to show them this so I don't forget anything.
A few weeks ago my elderly neighbours dog was ran over, I ran out wrapped the poor thing in a blanket and lay in the street with him while we waited for police. The police never arrived and the dog passed away as I lay with him, the poor owner was in shock. I offered to take the dog to the emergency vet hospital, he was in no state to drive and wasn't able to pick up the dog. I just wanted to help and would hope someone would do the same for me, when I got home he went absolutley mental shouting at me that I am a 'fucking retard' and I did way too much. All I had to do was comfort the dog but not drive it around. I was an idiot because I'm now out of pocket for paying for my car to be valeted, the fuel etc.
He repeatedly tells me to go and look for some 'other retard' to fuck. Or tells me to get back with my sons dad known everything that he did to me.

There was more, my heads been spinning with everything but that's all I can remember for now

OP posts:
Cookies2523 · 16/10/2020 10:54

Wishing you & your son good luck. Sending huge hugs to you both. Stay strong. Xx💝

theonewithnousername · 16/10/2020 10:56

@dublingirl66

You are incredible!!!

Maybe drop his stuff off to a police station!?

Not sure !!

Well done

Please press charges if you feel up to it
I was attacked also in pregnancy
I don't know how I didn't end up miscarrying he attacked me so many times
Off to court soon so I def feel glad I pursued it

Lots of love to you and your family and
WELL DONE
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thank you!! I'm glad you're out the other side and everything is ok Good luck with court! ♥️♥️♥️
OP posts:
Sunnydaysstillhere · 16/10/2020 11:31

Op you did a lovely thing for that poor ddog. You know you are a nice person. You deserve some peace in your life.. Glad you have family..

theonewithnousername · 16/10/2020 11:52

Thank you Smile
Just something else I want the police to know and hopefully I can show them too. (Still waiting but I think maybe this is because I'm not in any immediate danger?)

I absolutely loved my home before he moved in. I have lived here 9 years, it was a new build so it was completely mine to put my stamp on. I've put so much money into this house and decorating it. I put solid oak wood floors throughout the downstairs and high gloss ceramic tiles in the kitchen, he's destroyed both by repeatedly pouring water on the wood floor to clean it, after I asked him not to do it that way, and he dropped a bottle of wine on my tiles which has left a hole in the tile. He has smashed my ceramic hob by 'lifting it up to clean' that has a massive crack through it now, and then has 'decorated' not one room is finished. The dining room wallpaper is a disgrace, half finished, he's painted the walls but also got paint all over my plug sockets, skirting boards, ceilings, doors, all over my stairs carpet. He said in August he was going to fix it and it's still the same. I'm embarrassed about my house now because of him, he has never gave a shit but when I complain about the paint mess he calls me an ungrateful bitch

OP posts:
EarthSight · 16/10/2020 12:18

I need some intensive counselling or therapy or something

You do. It's good that you realise that. You behaved like an almost brainwashed person, but there's a little voice in there that still realises this is all wrong. You don't know up from down and your boundaries are all over the place.

You need to reconnect to your pride, your sense of worth. I think you might be disconnected from your own anger, otherwise I think you would be angrier than you are now for the mind-fuckery and violence that he has shown you. Police and Women's Aid should be your first port of call.

JorisBonson · 16/10/2020 14:28

OP I just wanted to send love, you're so brave - and your grandad sounds amazing!

You can do this.

henni85 · 16/10/2020 15:12

Any professional you speak to will do a DASH risk assessment. There are high risk behaviours on there (choking). I know this sounds shit, but if your child is witnessing domestic violence, you are putting them at risk and may be referred to social services. This is no way for you to be treated. He can choose to go back to his home country, surely, if he has no friends or family here? It’s not your fault, but please don’t let it continue

Drinkingallthewine · 16/10/2020 15:21

My ex used to deliberately break my things as well. It's because it belongs to you and that it would hurt or upset you to destroy something that gave you joy or satisfaction. All that destruction was deliberate and all part of the abuse.

You will have a beautiful home once again. You've got this.

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