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TW (violence) I know what I need to do but I don’t know how

129 replies

lost1212 · 07/03/2025 02:11

So this is my first time posting here and I’m not sure if anyone can see any of my private details so please if you can can someone let me know!

I’ve been with my partner for almost 9 years, we have a son together (just for background). We’ve always bickered it’s just us but the past id say year or 2 things have gone past bickering. We argue all the time about everything and nothing. We had an argument last summer I was sat on the floor cleaning up the toys and I told him I didn’t appreciate how he’d shouted at our son earlier that day he grabbed a vimto bottle off of the table charged at me and rammed it in my eye (cut the side of my eye and gave me a horrendous black eye) I just sat in shock, the next day he swore it would never happen again. A few months later I can’t even remember what had happened but I said something and he emptied his coke can all over me.

A few months passed nothing happened but then early last year I was curling my hair getting ready to go out and my son was acting up a little for him, he got frustrated because I didn’t immediately go and help so he game into the bedroom and as I stood up to get my clothes he threw me down the side of the bed and repeatedly jumped on my legs and stomach and then hit me with I don’t even know what then emptied a big bottle of Evian over me. Again a few months pass not much happens the usual verbal abuse “shh” when I’m speaking, I’m fat, I’m ugly, I’m a bad mum etc etc but then yesterday I was in a bit of a quiet mood it had been a long day I was relaxing on my bed he said he wanted to go to sleep so I got up and went to go have a bath as I left the room he put his arms around my next and like tried lifting me up via my neck essentially trying to choke me? I don’t know what was the goal and then proceeded to grab me by my face again from my behind (cutting my nose and just under my eye).

Then today I told him I’d had enough I didn’t want to live like this anymore and I needed him to leave, he proceeded to run at me and fly kick me again the kitchen sides 6 maybe 7 times, started pelting things at me (cocoa butter, a hair brush, the remote my only saving grace was the thick prick tried to throw a wax burner at me and instead got wax all over his hands so he stopped) I went and cleaned myself up and repeated I didn’t want him here to which he made mocking sounds started shhhsing me everytime I spoke, came over smacked me round the side of my head and ripped up my colouring book (which sounds stupid but it was girl moments and I really loved some of the pictures I’d done in there) and started to say some vile things about my mum which I don’t want to repeat let alone type out.
I’d also like to stress NONE of this my son has ever seen but here lies my issue, I’ve been a stay at home mum we rely on him essentially for everything, when I ask him to leave he uses it against me tells me that he call social services on me and tell them that I can’t provide for my son that I’ll have no food or clothes for my son, as it stands I’ve been asking him for a couple quid to go and get some pads, some deodorant like just the basics just for myself but I get shhhsd. I know he’s never gonna change I know it I’m laying in my sons bed with a lump on my eye and purple marks on the side of my face and I’m scared one day I’m going to snap back at him and end up doing something wild but I’m stuck here I don’t know what I do I know what I need to do but if it turns out how he says then I don’t know what I do.

Im sorry this is so long but I’m lost and I don’t have a soul I can tell any of this too and I don’t want to end up battered and bruised every week I’m tired I’m so f’in tired

OP posts:
Uberella · 08/03/2025 22:12

Please report this to the police immediately;those are really serious assaults and tbh he could easily kill you.

We hear about Domestic violence on here often and these are some of the worst incidents of assaults I've heard;it's GBH.

Isthiswhatmenthink · 11/03/2025 20:40

I really hope you’re ok @lost1212. Your thread has stayed with me. I feel sick thinking about what he’s doing to you and your son.

MissyPants · 14/03/2025 13:31

Im worried he took her phone and has seen the post.

lost1212 · 03/05/2025 21:21

Hi everyone, I'm sorry it's taken me so long to give any sort of update or acknowledgement. Firstly I want to say me and my son are safe, I finally managed to arrange our own place for us there's no furniture or food but it's a safe roof and I can work the rest out.

As some of you may have guessed he did go through my phone a few nights later and saw some of the emails, it wasn't great after he smashed my phone it turned in the worst argument we'd had and mentally I'm not ready to share those details as I'm still struggling to come to terms with it however we have had no contact since I left and I really hope it stays this way

wanted to thank everyone for their advice no matter how hard some of it was to read x

OP posts:
TheDogHasFarted · 03/05/2025 21:33

I'm so pleased you are out of that relationship, you are superwoman, well done! 💐😍

tensmum1964 · 03/05/2025 21:45

I've only just seen your original post and my immediate response was that you are in serious danger. He is clearly a Psychopath and a very dangerous one at that. I'm so relieved to see that you have escaped him. However difficult things are for you at the moment, please please never go back. I wish you and your son all the best and a safe and happy future.

Hyperfender · 03/05/2025 21:55

There is a lot of help available and you will be able to get benefits. You need to call women’s aid for advice. The only way you’ll be at risk of being seen as a ‘bad mum’ is if you stay with him. Children can be removed, from mothers in this situation as you’re seen to not be keeping the child safe.
He is physically, mentally, emotionally and financially abusing you.
I really hope you seek help, for your sake and your child. Even if your child doesn’t see the act they can see you’re injured, they can feel the atmosphere and your fear and pain. They’re most likely scared too. Please get some help, you deserve a happy life free from fear

Hyperfender · 03/05/2025 21:57

lost1212 · 03/05/2025 21:21

Hi everyone, I'm sorry it's taken me so long to give any sort of update or acknowledgement. Firstly I want to say me and my son are safe, I finally managed to arrange our own place for us there's no furniture or food but it's a safe roof and I can work the rest out.

As some of you may have guessed he did go through my phone a few nights later and saw some of the emails, it wasn't great after he smashed my phone it turned in the worst argument we'd had and mentally I'm not ready to share those details as I'm still struggling to come to terms with it however we have had no contact since I left and I really hope it stays this way

wanted to thank everyone for their advice no matter how hard some of it was to read x

You are incredibly strong to do this. I’m so glad you’re both safe. Men like this just get worse.
Look on Facebook marketplace, you can get lots for free. Maybe try a children’s centre for signposting for help too for furniture etc

Bradley28 · 03/05/2025 22:21

Well done for leaving. Please make sure you stay as far away from him as possible. The incidents of abuse you said about are really high risk and you remain in very serious danger from him. Do not go back. Do not contact him. It will get better xx
i think I received a grant from a local charity to be able to buy bits and bobs when i first left. It was a long time ago, but I think it was arranged through the local women’s aid x

Snugglemonkey · 03/05/2025 22:29

lost1212 · 07/03/2025 02:29

He’d never hurt my son despite everything he is a brilliant dad which I think makes it so much harder because I know whatever the outcome is will majorly impact my son and god I love that little man more than anything
Do you know if I have to give the NCDV my personal details or can I do it anonymously because I don’t think I’m quite ready for it all to come out

He is not a brilliant dad. A brilliant dad does not violently attack the child's mother. Ever.

Coffeislife · 03/05/2025 22:31

Hey beautiful girly !
My ex husband used the kids as leverage in every way possible ! His mum was even a social worker. 11 years I spent scared then one day I told him get out then everyday he refused to leave and threatened ss ect .. I said go on then .. he never did. 6 years later the threats are now petty attempts at mind games.. there is no violence or shouting in my home 1 child refuses to see him ( social worker supported too ) and one only sees him a few hours a day every other month. It's taken a long time to get here but once you realise them threats and mind games are nothing life is beautiful and peaceful and you find yourself being the person you were supposed to be. Support to you wether you are ready for this or not

Qwee · 03/05/2025 22:32

Thank goodness.
Well done.
Widhing you every luck and success for your future.

cestlavielife · 03/05/2025 22:36

You need to report to police

He’d never hurt my son despite everything he is a brilliant dad

He really isn't
And your son will get caught up in this violence or be left without a mother

Call police now

cestlavielife · 03/05/2025 22:58

Re your update well done

Pawse · 03/05/2025 23:03

Oh OP. Well done.

You are a brave and amazing lady.

Times are tough but this too will pass and you are given the life your son deserves.

Picoloangel · 03/05/2025 23:09

Apply for a non molestation order - you can do it without him knowing and you don’t need a solicitor - though if you get a NMO you should qualify for legal aid.

It’s a simple form to fill in with a witness statement which there are lost if relates online for .Also contact the police and get him prosecuted. I’m sorry to be blunt but he is going to kill you. Men who choke their partners are statistically much more likely to murder them.

I don’t neat to read and run but please, please do something. His violence is escalating quickly. You’re in danger. So sorry this has happened to you OP.

Perhapsanothertime · 03/05/2025 23:10

Terrifying, what a horrible excuse for a man he is. Glad you’ve got away safely.

GoodCharl · 03/05/2025 23:10

Well done op 🩷

madamegazelle1 · 03/05/2025 23:13

Well done for finding the strength to leave and start a better life for you and your son- you should be really proud of yourself X

Pudmyboy · 03/05/2025 23:23

Well done for getting away with your son, we are all here for you, you are not alone, we all believe you and believe in you. I hope to see posts in the future where you record every incremental success and you can get hope and helpful advice (or a sisterly shoulder to cry on if and when you need one).
You have done an amazing thing and your new life is ahead, for you and your child. ❤️💐

GoodCharl · 03/05/2025 23:24

lost1212 · 03/05/2025 21:21

Hi everyone, I'm sorry it's taken me so long to give any sort of update or acknowledgement. Firstly I want to say me and my son are safe, I finally managed to arrange our own place for us there's no furniture or food but it's a safe roof and I can work the rest out.

As some of you may have guessed he did go through my phone a few nights later and saw some of the emails, it wasn't great after he smashed my phone it turned in the worst argument we'd had and mentally I'm not ready to share those details as I'm still struggling to come to terms with it however we have had no contact since I left and I really hope it stays this way

wanted to thank everyone for their advice no matter how hard some of it was to read x

Join all local free cycle sites youll soon have your home looking fabulous with furniture and colours YOU like x

TW (violence) I know what I need to do but I don’t know how
DeborahVancesBeehive · 03/05/2025 23:35

Bloody welll done you!!! So proud of you for getting yourself and your son out xx

Picoloangel · 04/05/2025 07:42

This is fantastic. You’ve done brilliantly to get out. Everything else will come. You and your son are safe and that’s all that matters.

Dery · 04/05/2025 07:58

That’s fantastic, OP. Well done!

Topjoe19 · 04/05/2025 09:04

So glad you are safe. Take it a step at a time. I wish you all the luck & happiness in the world now you are free

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