i have 2 young kids and a difficult DH. He’s been difficult in almost every way (I’ve posted about him before) and I’ve been told to leave him but this weeeknd was awful and I’m really worried. He disagreed with something I said (politely) whilst his family was staying. He started screaming at me, right up in my face and at top volume. Then he followed me around the house screaming how awful I am and threatening me. He kept screaming questions at me and wouldn’t let me answer. I made myself a cup of green tea to hold so I could try Abs stay calm. He came over and hit the cup from underneath so the tea hit my face.his family all supported him (as usual) and his brother told me I was angering him and I should leave.
I obviously know that everyone will advise me to leave but I’m so scared.
im scared of his temper, I’m sure he’ll ask for some custody of our children (11 & 6)
im scared that he will take them back to Pakistan where Sharia law will apply. He’s wanted to move there or to the Middle East for a while and would find work easily.
in scared that I only work part time. I can’t afford our current area. I’m sure he won’t pay any child support.
im scared that my sister is married to his best friend and they will definitely want to make her pay
im scared that his family will treat my children poorly/ fill their heads with nonsense if left unsupervised
im scared my kids and I (and parents) will be ostracised from the community and left with no support.
im so guilty that my eldest has offers from 2 excellent private schools for Sept and if I leave he won’t be able to attend either. He’s worked so hard.
theres more but my mind is just whirling at the moment. I can’t talk to anyone irl. Just trying to get it out here as I’ve always found sound advice on this board.