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He said he likes to be "served"

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chuppachoop · 23/11/2022 19:39

He said he likes to be served. He was talking about his dinner, but I think that is how he probably feels about me in general.

I guess that just about sums up my "DP". I have been through eighteen years of abuse and my head is probably always spinning. I had an extremely physically and emotionally abusive childhood and me, my mum and siblings were terrorised. As a result of this I have no family to turn to. My dp has lost me all my childhood friends, luckily I have one friend that I trust and who I can turn to.

  • After an operation (due to my disability) I was on crutches and in plaster , he was mad with me and made me get out of the car and left me on the side of a busy road nowhere near anything. He then came back and screamed at me to get in. When we got home and we got out of the car he shoved me and tried to push me to the floor and then said he would not be picking my DC up from school and left me distraught as I couldn't go and drive to get him. A friend I called to pick him up said he was there and picking my DC up.

-I have realised that he plays the victim and has badmouthed me to his colleagues and he recruits very misogynistic men who say things like kick her out on the street. His dm is viscous and openly says she can't wait until his sweet, kind Dad is dead. So I am isolated but he has a team around him.

-He has physically abused me a few times and years ago would smash stuff.

-I was rushed to hospital when I was seriously ill and when they were going to do tests in A and E he started swearing to me about having to go to work the next day and why can't they fucking hurry up. When I said something about not saying that he started viciously attacking me and said see there's nothing wrong with your mouth is there. Long story short I had an illness where I could have died.

I could go on and on about all the stuff he has done to me.

He is highly manipulative and very fake but a great actor. He has abused me in every way there is.

His main way of abusing me is suddenly going cold and not talking to me and me not being sure what I am supposed to have done wrong. These days I just ignore him back now. My daily life is a constant badgering of picking at things in the house that I have not done correctly for example he walks in and walks round for things to pick on. His favourite is saying I cannot load the dishwasher properly so bangs the stuff around "fixing" the way I have done it. If the place is spotless he will pick on a minor thing to comment on.

It was only after I read Lundy Bancroft's book that I gave up trying and starting thinking about myself.

He is currently giving me the silent treatment, as he wanted me to do something that would mean that he would have more control over me, his fake friendly act didn't work and he knows that I am not going to do that. He is also currently complaining that our sex life is shit and I'm not passionate about him. So hopefully he wants me to leave too, I mean he is always whinging about me. I don't think I know the full effect all this has had on me I just keep going like I did as a child. But I want a better life and peace for me and my DC.

I want to leave in summer after my Dc has finished GCSE. My problem is that I am unable to do standing up or physical jobs that I have had to do for the last few years, as I an accident years ago where I was lucky to keep my limb. I have also booked a doctor's appointment, as I have had people point out to me that I have symptoms of ADHD. After looking this up I am convinced that this has been a problem that has plagued me all my life and although I have a degree I have never managed to have a career.

Is there any help for people with disabilities to start careers that will enable me to sit down but will make adjustments for ADHD?

I need to get out of this hell. Is there any help to deal with this while I have to live with it for a little while longer?

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chuppachoop · 23/11/2022 23:06

I am trying my best to.

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Soothsayer1 · 24/11/2022 00:11

It kind of makes you feel like you aren't there and that you are nobody
tbh I think that's the intention, I see it as an expression of contempt- acting as if you don't exist, etc.

chuppachoop · 24/11/2022 12:10

He has just come in before he went to work and said he has got to talk to me about everything but he hasn't got time now.

He said he has been to the doctor and they sent him for an ECG and they said that he has a weak blood flow around his chest and if he doesn't change his life style he will have a heart attack in the next 18 months. He said he broke down to the doctor and said he is always snappy and arguing and they said it's because of his addiction to sleeping pills.

What does this all mean. Now he has left me confused as usual. Is he setting up that I am at fault?

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RandomMess · 24/11/2022 12:26

It's more emotional abuse and manipulation.

Don't stay because of that.

chuppachoop · 24/11/2022 12:30

I'm wondering what the intent is though.

He's just left me worried now because I'm trying to keep it all calm until my DC finishes exams. So I feel sick with worry because it is DC's future that I don't want to disrupt.

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LemonDrop22 · 24/11/2022 12:34

I think he knows you've finally reached the point of leaving, or at least planning it.. Expect every type of manipulation and obstruction. It's hard to acquire and train a live in servant/partner. Men like him don't like their investments to escape.

Well he'll just have to change his lifestyle then. That's his responsibility, noone else's.

HappyHamsters · 24/11/2022 12:34

I am not sure an ecg shows a blood flow, than would be an ECHO scan which would be done in hospital. What does he mean "around his chest". If he is really addicted to sleeping pills where is he getting them from, has the doctor offered him a withdrawal programme. . How does he plan to change his lifestyle? It sounds bollox to me.

LemonDrop22 · 24/11/2022 12:35

Anyway I'm disappointed you're not married so you can tell him he says he likes to be served, just before you serve him divorce papers.

HappyHamsters · 24/11/2022 12:42

chuppachoop · 24/11/2022 12:30

I'm wondering what the intent is though.

He's just left me worried now because I'm trying to keep it all calm until my DC finishes exams. So I feel sick with worry because it is DC's future that I don't want to disrupt.

His intent is to silence you, do what he says without question, bow and scrape to his every whim, wait on him hand and foot, not create any situation because of his so called heart problem. How does your dc feel about the situation, would they be happier if you both left now. For work, what sort of job would you like to do. Are you claiming all the benefits you are entitled to. You could contact womens aid for advice, you may get legal aid if you need it as he is abusive.

chuppachoop · 24/11/2022 12:42

@LemonDrop22 lol that made me giggle no I chose not to marry as I would be the one laying him.

@HappyHamsters He has form for amateur dramatics but yes due to shift work he is addicted to sleeping pills.

The what's he planning to do to change his lifestyle is the but that is unnerving me. Maybe he's ditching us before I can do the prep work which will be terrible for DC.

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HappyHamsters · 24/11/2022 12:48

I did shift work and I am not addicted to sleeping pills, I am surprised his gp hasnt picked up on this, they are rarely presceibed long term now. Would it be so bad if he did leave, whats the atmosphere like at home, are you renting, would it be a safer, calmer environment for you and the dc if he did leave .

chuppachoop · 24/11/2022 12:56

Hmmm I just called him and said so what is it that you wanted to talk about I said you just dropped that on me and went out leaving me here not knowing what's going on. He just started saying I've hit yo yo I'm at work.

Apparently he is working until 5.30 in the morning. I said I've never heard of those shifts before. He said well the people that usually do them are off. He did one yesterday too.

I have had to give up my job due to no longer being able to do standing jobs anymore and I have been wondering how the hell I get an office job when the last few years I've only done manual type work. I know how to use computers and have a degree but my CV won't get me an office job even though I've done it in the last.

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Soothsayer1 · 24/11/2022 12:56

chuppachoop · 24/11/2022 12:10

He has just come in before he went to work and said he has got to talk to me about everything but he hasn't got time now.

He said he has been to the doctor and they sent him for an ECG and they said that he has a weak blood flow around his chest and if he doesn't change his life style he will have a heart attack in the next 18 months. He said he broke down to the doctor and said he is always snappy and arguing and they said it's because of his addiction to sleeping pills.

What does this all mean. Now he has left me confused as usual. Is he setting up that I am at fault?

This is all Iies designed to make you feel sorry for him imo
if it isn't a lie..... Let him crack on with his life style pretend to be sympathetic but do nothing to help him
he will do everything he can to make life more difficult and uncomfortable for you so it might be a good idea to anticipate things.
Everything he does is for his benefit, he is constantly manoeuvring to try and keep the upper hand so that events go in his favour.

chuppachoop · 24/11/2022 13:01

He did go somewhere the other day and he is a drama king so I reckon he did go. But omg he is so devious I am starting to worry that he is telling the doctor that I'm abusive. It's like sleeping with the enemy.

I think he knows I don't feel sorry for him. He even as a Nick name for him that I can't say on here but it basically is poor me.

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HappyHamsters · 24/11/2022 13:03

What skills have you got, there will be something for you. What degree have you got. What sort of job does he do that he is at work now until 5.30am?

HappyHamsters · 24/11/2022 13:06

If he is seriously worried about having a heart attack and has been told by a doctor to change his lifestyle then any sensible person would not be working double shifts, they would ask for a meeting with hr or occupational health.

chuppachoop · 24/11/2022 13:08

Yes but once people see what I've been doing the last few years my CV will be binned. That why I was hoping there was some kind of charity that can help people with disabilities het seated positions.

I can't really say what he does but suffice to say he doesn't usually work in the early hours.

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RandomMess · 24/11/2022 13:21

I think they will help you find free courses you can do.

Brush up in Word, Outlook and Excel

2bazookas · 24/11/2022 13:39

If you put up with that level of crap then one wonders why?

CitizenofMoronia · 24/11/2022 13:47

chuppachoop · 24/11/2022 13:08

Yes but once people see what I've been doing the last few years my CV will be binned. That why I was hoping there was some kind of charity that can help people with disabilities het seated positions.

I can't really say what he does but suffice to say he doesn't usually work in the early hours.

Agency work, they are crying out for people for general admin work, that will get your CV uptodate.

ZeroFucksGivenToday · 24/11/2022 13:47

So he may be having an affair if the hours are out of line with usual. That's actually not a bad thing for you if he is as his focus will be elsewhere.

If he jumps before you push, don't beg him to stay. Your kids will be fine. Think logically. You want him gone anywya. And guys like this are a bit easier if they go on their own terms.

Do you have access to cash? A bank account of your own? Any savings? If not, start siphoning small amounts away. Ask a very trusted friend to keep it for you. If taking cash out at the cash point doesn't work, then get cash back on shopping transactions. It doesn't show on the bank statement the difference.

chuppachoop · 24/11/2022 14:15

@HappyHamsters thank you for that. I am going to contact them.

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chuppachoop · 24/11/2022 14:18

@ZeroFucksGivenToday yes I do have access to money.

You are right they are easier to get rid of if they go of their own accord but ffs he knows this is important time for our child.

I'll have to see what this talk will be about. He probably left me to worry on purpose

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chuppachoop · 24/11/2022 14:24

2bazookas · 24/11/2022 13:39

If you put up with that level of crap then one wonders why?

I think you'd have to have lived a life of being abused from birth and to have only ever had men be monsters towards you to understand.

Still it's easy to sit in judgement I guess.

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