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Is this abuse?

20 replies

Aghhhhhhhhhh · 10/02/2021 19:31

I need to ask because it's so different to a past abusive relationship I was in (that one involved physical abuse so I knew it was abusive)

I was with a guy for over 4 years and he left me (again) today. Because I asked him for help as I wasnt feeling well and he said no because it was his lie in, so admittedly I had a go at him, the reason I'm not feeling well is because my medication was delayed with delivery due to the weather and I had gone 3 days without it so the withdrawal was kicking my ass. Anyway he gets up shouting and swearing and banging the doors and broke the toilet seat by slamming it down. He then went back to bed, leaving me to deal with our kids whilst having what can only be described as electric shocks through the brain and feeling really bleughhh. I woke him up again an hour later and essentially begged him to get up, he got up and packed his stuff and left me. He refused to speak to me about anything instead he kept stonewalling me (I belive that's the term) and saying it's my fault because I'm the one who needs the medication etc etc and that I obviously can't cope with my children (which is a lie I can cope 100% with them I just wanted some help from you know their father) he calls me such vile names and he will say something and then later deny that he even said it which then leaves me wondering if I heard him right etc. I don't intend to take him back or anything I just need a handhold because I feel like rubbish. It's my fault for allowing the treatment of myself this way I know that. But I honestly didn't see it til now. I feel so worn out and dragged down by today's events. I should add that whenever he's in a mood it's like being on eggshells, and I'm often left to deal with everything. He will stay in bed until 12pm gone every other day and gets moody if woken up.

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TheLaughingGenome · 10/02/2021 19:34

Yes, it's abusive. Flowers Please don't take him back.

I hope he's gone quite far away.

Itstimetoquit · 10/02/2021 20:00

How's things op x

Aghhhhhhhhhh · 10/02/2021 20:01

@Itstimetoquit feeling a bit pants tbh, the kids are in bed so it's just me and the crime documentaries, just feeling fed up of it all. X

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Itstimetoquit · 10/02/2021 20:02

His he still there,you sound like me lol I watch crime x

Aghhhhhhhhhh · 10/02/2021 20:06

@Itstimetoquit nooo he left earlier this morning, I just don't know know how I always find myself in abusive situations. I honestly do try my hardest to be the best partner but I'm only human and some days I just have enough/don't feel well. I literally only asked for some help with the kids because they were bouncing off the walls and ignoring me, but it seems I couldn't ask him for help.

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SummerHouse · 10/02/2021 20:07

Sometimes it's easier to disassociate yourself from the scenario. What would you say to someone you love who was being treated this way by their 'D'P? It's not right is it? They would deserve better and so do you. Flowers

Aghhhhhhhhhh · 10/02/2021 20:09

@SummerHouse I agree, I don't think anyone should put up with mistreatment. I don't know why I put up with it. Think I'm just going to focus on myself and the kids for a long time. X

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justthecat · 10/02/2021 20:09

Yes he’s a dick but that’s his problem not yours. Watch something positive than depressing stuff even if it lightens your mood before bed 💐

altlife · 10/02/2021 20:10

You deserve to be in a mutually supportive relationship, which this doesn't sound like. It's good that you see it, but now that you have try not to turn a blind eye.

I'm pretty rubbish at giving advice but happy to listen if needed x

Twillow · 10/02/2021 20:14

Definitely. Please be grateful he's gone and don't let him back. Tell everyone you know. You are strong enough to do this and your life will be better without him.

EarthSight · 10/02/2021 20:14

Nevermind abuse - that sounds like a pretty shit 'relationship' abuse or not and is certainly not a good example for the children.

Aghhhhhhhhhh · 10/02/2021 20:18

@EarthSight I agree with you and now that we have broken up il be focusing on my children and on my self, I'm trying to put a to do list together of what I want to get done as well in the house like decorating/gardening etc just something for me to focus myself on. X

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Itstimetoquit · 10/02/2021 20:21

He's the problem,he'll come back begging for forgiveness x

MondayYogurt · 10/02/2021 20:22

he gets up shouting and swearing and banging the doors and broke the toilet seat by slamming it down

EarthSight · 11/02/2021 22:23

That's an excellent plan. If you want a good distraction, please sign up to your local library so ypu can access their online services. You can view or download tones of free magazines. Really good ones too.

EarthSight · 11/02/2021 22:26

Also, be aware that if you are an empathic giver, you might attract a selfish taker. Love that quality about yourself. Like a fire, you are a source of light & comfort but be aware that predators also need those things.

Whydidimarryhim · 11/02/2021 22:35

He’s abusive - you haven’t done anything wrong - you made a reasonable request and he kicked off!!! Even if your request hadn’t been reasonable a healthy response would be clear communication, not aggression and abuse.
Is he the children’s father?
He maybe back -= did he leave his keys - does he have any entitlement to the property?
Did you grow up in an abusive family?
Have a look at the Freedom programme - you can do it on line.
There is also a free book you can download - Lundy Bancroft - why does he do that - inside the mind of controlling men.
Protect yourself and your children.
Keep him out please.
If you let him back he will carry on and may turn physical.
You can call the police and report him.
Keep posting and can you let someone know what’s happened.
I hope you have some real life support.
Finally, children grow up very damaged being exposed to abuse in childhood.

PositiveParrot · 11/02/2021 22:40

This is definitely abusive behaviour. It is coercive control, and he is gaslighting you.
If you feel able to, contact your local women’s refuge or women’s centre for support ♥️

combatbarbie · 11/02/2021 23:01

If you're asking if it's abusive, 99% of the time it is! Withdrawal for delayed meds is awful, I hope you feel better soon. Far better off without him..... Sounds like a spoilt child.

Aghhhhhhhhhh · 12/02/2021 09:17

Morning all
@Whydidimarryhim he is one of the children's father, he doesnt have the keys to the house/was never on the tenancy etc, I haven't actually spoken to him since other than a fleeting face chat because our son was poorly.

I'm feeling OK today, a little tired as my youngest decided 3am was the perfect time to wake up and didn't go back to sleep for hours.

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