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Getting nasty messages from his cousin

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Cookiejarcrumbs5 · 16/01/2025 04:59

I've had a 6 year bumpy relationship with my partner. He has BPD. We have separated a few months back but he's been abit unwell lately so I've done a little supporting because I'm a good person. But he's currently split me black because he thought I didn't want to be seen with him in public but was angry I got a lift from a male I had 2 kids with to an appointment last week and he saw it as I spent time with him. That was enough for him to split. He made me think he was suicidal but didn't get in touch for 3 days.

I have tried to get on with my life and let his daughter know her dad was in a bad place. Unfortunately I've had to do this 3 or 4 times in 6 months because he's had crises teams and suicidal threats and she's the only family member I can tell. From my point of view I don't want to not let them know and then be blamed for not letting them know. Especially if self harm takes place.

He has this cousin who live 2 hours away. Never met her. They are both late 40s. She has always been in and out of communication with him. But she has a reputation for having ago at people for him including his own daughter. She's a really odd woman. She's gone through stages of contacting me. Then trashing me like im crazy. So I made the sensible decision to block her last September because she would reach out then disappear.
I went into my junk messages this morning to find a message sent by her 2 days ago saying stop messaging his daughter he's fine! She only got his new number the other day as he wasn't bothered about her. But because he's split on me he's contacted her and made out I'm a nutter again I guess.

I've unblocked her and sent her one message stating that she isn't local and doesn't see 90% of the last year or what's been happening. I've been working with crises teams. I've fed him. Supported him. Contacted his daughter or paramedics depending on what state he's in. It's me who's down as Next of kin. It's me who he told his therapist he can not loose. It's me who's bought him stuff not her. It's me who's laid awake and lost sleep when he's missing not her. I then advised her to not contact me again or I'll be calling the police. I also said his daughter has communicated with me willingly with no signs of discomfort.

I have no interest in this family anymore they make me feel physically ill. I am angry at myself for responding. I'm angry at him for letting his cousin give me grief. Even with them blocked the messages go into my blocked folder. I feel riddled with anxiety. He has some clothing under my bed. I'm anxious so anxious. I want to be left alone. I'm worried about him dying and now he has no support left locally. But I also don't want to deal with it. I'm exhausted by his illness. Please talk to me.

OP posts:
AncientAndModern1 · 16/01/2025 05:06

It’s time to drop the rope. He’s not your partner anymore. You are a nice person and you are worried about him, but he’s not nice to you and he’s ruining your life. You need to walk away.

Cookiejarcrumbs5 · 16/01/2025 05:21

I'm shaking with stress right now. I've got them both blocked. But I'm trying to not worry about any harm coming to me. I feel this cousin has a Constant agenda to bully me. I just want to be left alone. I've been terrified of him commiting suicide and his family blaming me saying why didn't you tell us how bad he was. Or it's your fault. So I've always covered my arse.

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fruitypancake · 16/01/2025 05:25

Hi OP, remind yourself that he is an adult and how he behaves his choice .
It sounds like you've been really supportive but at the detriment to your own mental health. Time to put some boundaries in place - this is not doing you any good and it is ok to put yourself first.
Look after you , tell him you can't support him anymore and stick to it.
Also, who cares what his cousin thinks of you!? You know your own truth x

Cookiejarcrumbs5 · 16/01/2025 05:39

They made me so poorly in 2022..I physically cannot deal with this cousin again.

He left a whole box of belongings at my house when we seperated before. I emailed him every month for 4 months.

Hello D I am just wanting to know how to return this to you. These are the options xyz.

I was always ignored. 5 months later I get a message from this cousin saying send his passport to me or I'll report you for holding a legal document thats not yours. I was shocked. I asked for postage £5 to cover that and an envelope and she sent £3 and said I was pissing her off.

I mentally can't deal with anymore from that family.

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MollyButton · 16/01/2025 06:45

You need to separate from them entirely. If you know where he lives either dump his stuff there, or if you are really nice and it's not too much package it up and send it by post.
Then message everyone telling them not to contact you and block.

He is not your responsibility.
He is not nice to you.

Build your own life.

crockofshite · 16/01/2025 07:05

His family can't blame you for withholding information. His medical issues are not your business. Or theirs.

Plus his daughter and cousin are aware of what's going on.

Step away and block them.

thehustler · 16/01/2025 07:14

OP, read Women who love too much by Robin Norwood.
Good luck.

Cookiejarcrumbs5 · 16/01/2025 19:48

I'll look at the books thank you.

I didn't reply but I have 6 vile messages In my junk messages. She called me a skinny ugly mouthed cow. A cash cow and a mug and allsorts. Not very pleasant but speaks volumes.

I'll happily take the skinny part though

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Whatevershallidowithmylife · 16/01/2025 19:57

Pack up his goods and drop them off to him. Block everyone then you're free to look after yourself.

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