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Please tell me to leave (tw re suicide)

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ShesKerosene · 21/08/2024 00:18

I feel so weak.

I'm having a really bad day today. And actually the last few months (or years). My friend since I was in primary school very recently died by suicide and their funeral is coming up, one of several friends who have over the years. I didn't get a job I wanted (no criticism from them, I was second choice but the first choice just had a bit more relevant experience). The job market is rubbish in my sector right now - it always is in the holidays. The reason I left my last job was a massive mental breakdown, not helped by husband's attitude towards me.

I told my H that I was really sad and why. His answer was maybe if I stopped drinking I'd be happier (I'm sure I would but he's sat there with one of the 8 cans he just bought in his hand giving me this 'advice'). And that he barely registers when his friends die now as there have been so many. Then to criticise me repeatedly for not having a job. He has been financially supported by me for the entire relationship, never worked full time.

I've been offered a place in a women's refuge due to his abuse (it's not just emotional but I don't want to get into details). Also several friends have offered rooms. Nobody likes him or thinks he's good enough for me.

Why do I struggle with leaving?? Wtf is wrong with me. I'm diagnosed with BPD which comes with dependency issues in relationships but FFS I'm an adult professional woman and should be able to extricate myself from this.

If you've already read my situation previously under another username please don't bring that up or have a go at me. I'm so upset today and have a huge bruise across my face and elsewhere so I could really do with just some support.

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Aquamarine1029 · 21/08/2024 01:20

ShesKerosene · 21/08/2024 01:17

And he'll know exactly where I am. Honestly at this point I'm scared of him.

If he shows up you call the police.

ShesKerosene · 21/08/2024 01:27

Aquamarine1029 · 21/08/2024 01:20

If he shows up you call the police.

The problem is I don't know what he's capable of. He's always been a bit vindictive/malicious and has lost many friends over the years but I don't know how far it goes. Partly why I'm worried about my pets. What if I'm not home? He also knows where all my other family live.

Sorry to bore you with my threads. It's statistically the case that it takes abused women 7 attempts to actually leave. I'm not using that as an excuse at all but you must understand it's not as simple as 'just walk out the door'? Especially with fuck all money.

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TwinklyNight · 21/08/2024 01:36

Just go. Get your bank card, id, put on your shoes and all your meds. Stay with your friends or go to the womens shelter. Put your house up for sale tomorrow, don't tell him or allow a sign on the front lawn saying for sale. Sell it, then get a new life in a new part of the country.
What kind of animals do you have and why can you not leave them there? Or rehome them?

TwinklyNight · 21/08/2024 01:42

You just need a ride to the shelter. Can you borrow money for the fare there? You will have some money once you sell your house.

Frith2013 · 21/08/2024 02:18

I've been in a similar position to you.

You just need to get on.with it.

Once you're out, you will have all the time in the world to talk and think, to press charges, get an occupation and non molestation order.

Right now, you need to either order a taxi and leave or just go to bed and leave tomorrow.

Harvesthome · 21/08/2024 11:08

ShesKerosene · 21/08/2024 01:17

And he'll know exactly where I am. Honestly at this point I'm scared of him.

Go to the refuge 3.5 hours away.

ShesKerosene · 21/08/2024 12:29

Harvesthome · 21/08/2024 11:08

Go to the refuge 3.5 hours away.

I think this is the best option. Just waiting for him to leave for work to call them and check details etc.

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CMOTDibbler · 21/08/2024 12:40

The refuge will be able to put you in contact with an animal fostering scheme for women using the refuge that operates in that area.

ShesKerosene · 21/08/2024 12:47

CMOTDibbler · 21/08/2024 12:40

The refuge will be able to put you in contact with an animal fostering scheme for women using the refuge that operates in that area.

Do you mean my current area or the refuge area? There is no way I can carry their run on public transport for 3.5 hours!

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CMOTDibbler · 21/08/2024 12:49

You can ask them, and they should have contacts in your current area/ be able to guide you

Iwantamarshmallowman · 21/08/2024 13:50

ShesKerosene · 21/08/2024 12:47

Do you mean my current area or the refuge area? There is no way I can carry their run on public transport for 3.5 hours!

are they rabbits op? if you post on the rabbit support UK and Ireland Facebook page, someone in your area will be able to help you foster them out. you can post anonymously if you need to.

SummerSplashing · 21/08/2024 17:23

ShesKerosene · 21/08/2024 12:47

Do you mean my current area or the refuge area? There is no way I can carry their run on public transport for 3.5 hours!

You don't need to take their run, you just need to take them. They can go in a borrowed travel carrier.

Go to friends who are happy to have you. If they are willing to have them in their garden someone can pick up their run over the next couple of days or get one off market place.

just get you & them out ASAP.

xx

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