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Handhold

32 replies

Stressyfab · 31/12/2022 13:15

first Post have been lurking for a little while.
just if anybodies about could I have a handhold please.
5 months pregnant, New Year’s Eve and he’s walked out, moved all his
stuff out because it’s ‘just not like it was’
I’m completely on my own and panicking

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Cof · 31/12/2022 13:32

Do you have Any Family or friends you Can Call? 🌺

Whatevergetsyouthroughthenight · 31/12/2022 13:35

Oh, that’s horrible OP. You poor thing.

Do you have anyone you can call?

I haven’t been in your situation but there will be plenty of people here who have been and can will give you hope.

Stressyfab · 31/12/2022 13:54

I have had a long call with a friend I’m grateful for- my mum is the only other person who knew there were issues and she lives abroad, and is at work currently so waiting on getting hold of her :(
I think I’m in shock

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Whatevergetsyouthroughthenight · 31/12/2022 14:01

I just came back to check on you OP. Of course you are in shock. Glad you have some support in real life. x

Stressyfab · 31/12/2022 14:49

Thank you, it’s appreciated.
not been able too get hold of mum or midwives, hoping I can fall asleep soon and just sleep through as much of today as possible. Thankyou again xx

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MiddleOfTheNightAgain · 31/12/2022 14:51

Bless you. Sending hugs. You can do this, source all the help and support you can x

Dietgonetoshit · 31/12/2022 14:51

How awful for you. I'm so sorry to hear this has happened. I'm not good with words but here is a virtual hand hold 👭

HoofWankingSpangleCunt · 31/12/2022 14:54

You’ve had a terrible shock and it’s completely normal to feel as you do.

It’s good that you have some support and I hope that after the dust has settled you might realise he’s done you a favour as a man who can walk out on his pregnant partner doesn’t sound like great Dad material.

sending strength and hugs to you.

(And don’t forget to keep yourself nourished and hydrated even if you don’t feel like it.)

BCBird · 31/12/2022 14:57

Hi I sending you a massive hug and handhold. I can understand your shock. Take care.

Stressyfab · 31/12/2022 15:28

Thank you everyone
I don’t know what to say but a massive thank you

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Broadleaves · 31/12/2022 15:35

You’re getting warm wishes from me and a lot of others here - try to hold onto those in the sad and lonely moments. Remember too that you’re clearly loved and cherished by friends and family. Well done for nurturing those relationships so they can help you now.
This will pass, you will get through.
Congratulations on your pregnancy.

Notmyyearthisyear · 31/12/2022 15:58

What sort of a man would do that! It’s difficult to believe now, but he did you a massive favour walking out. Pathetic. You will be ok. I promise. Just look after yourself the best you can now and everything will be all right in the end. Don’t let him change his mind though, however tempting. That will set a precedent for him to treat you like shit for the rest of your life. You’re better off without him xx

Stressyfab · 31/12/2022 17:13

coming to terms with all the red flags I welcomed with open arms, I am not the first person he has done this to. (Realising I’ve been spun a story.)
he’s been yo-yo ing this past week, as hurt as I am if he tries to come back it’s a firm no.
I’ve had some water. I might try food
in a bit.
thank you 🖤 I hope you’re all having a better New Years than me

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heldinadream · 31/12/2022 17:37

Oh lovely, please try and eat, you're pregnant, you need something.
Even if it's just a biscuit every couple of hours.
So very sorry you are going through this.
Please take care of yourself. xx

lifeisyellow · 31/12/2022 18:19

Take care of yourself OP - it won't seem like it now but he's done you a massive favour. Time to leave him in 2022 and look forward to 2023 with your new bundle of joy when they arrive. Sending you a big virtual cuddle - you're stronger than you think!

Willow12345 · 31/12/2022 18:26

So very sorry to hear this. What a dreadful time for him to do this. Sending hugs.

Always4Brenner · 31/12/2022 18:29

Hugs OP look forward to your baby he’s walked away don’t put him on the birth certificate unless you want spend the next 18 years hoping for money, you deserve so much better than this. You’ll find loads of support here.

Hepzibar · 31/12/2022 18:32

What a bastard. You won't feel like it now but - he's done you a favour.

I know now I should have let my X go, it was clear I was much better on my own with my DD, so kicked him out (eventually) and never looked back.

You and you baby deserve better.

You will get through this. NYE is shit anyway.

Tomorrow- new day. You got this honestly

doitwithlove · 31/12/2022 18:59

What an absolute twunt leaving you.

Take each day at a time, try to eat and drink to help with your growing baby.

Hugs to you

Englishash · 31/12/2022 19:09

Man’s clearly a tool. Take a great big tool of your own - a hammer would be good -and nail the door firmly shut behind him. You will be OK. You have your baby to look forward to and I’m sure your mum and good friend to turn to. It may not seem like it now, but these things have a habit of working out for The Best. Rest up, eat something and in a little while formulate A Plan Forward, because forward you will go, and it will be OK x

Stressyfab · 31/12/2022 19:59

Eaten 🖤 babies kicking about crazy inside after being quiet earlier, so relieved.
Thankyou everyone for helping me keep a clear head. I will focus on myself and my little one.
I know I’ll be okay and it’s for the best but god it’s hard in the middle of it, I can’t understand doing something like this

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Always4Brenner · 31/12/2022 20:18

You’ll get over this he’s lost out not you hugs for you and your little one growing next year you’ll have your baby🤗

Stressyfab · 01/01/2023 09:42

Just an additional Thankyou all
yesterday was rough
I still feel awful but a little clearer head after some sleep

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heldinadream · 01/01/2023 09:49

Hey good morning OP and Happy New Year, I know you won't be feeling like it is but it can be a good year for you, you will get over him and have your baby and the baby will take up all your energy in a good way!

Did you manage to get hold of your mum to tell her?
I hope you have a peaceful and relaxing day and can take care of yourself.

Stressyfab · 01/01/2023 12:55

Happy new year 🖤
I did, I now know she never liked him l, clearly she could she something I couldn’t!
she was actually here a couple of
weeks ago and only flew back a couple days before Christmas. Feels so
cruel to wait and do this once I have less support about. Thank you for checking in with me x

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