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    • #141798
      GrumbleBear
      Participant

      He’s trying to get me to react with his general behaviour and some things he is saying, all quite lowkey and just to quietly wind me up I think. I’m really trying to ignore him with not having the security of the kids school but I think it’s only a matter of time before he really kicks off (verbally I mean, he hasn’t ever been violent!)

    • #141799
      Bananaboat
      Participant

      Focus on you and the kids, take yourself to bed early to avoid if possible. This period before they blow is hard, look after yourself and forgive yourself if the inevitable happens and he makes you snap & react x

      • #141809
        GrumbleBear
        Participant

        It’s the constant switch between nice/kind and then the jabs/insults/demands and saying something cruel but as if he’s joking. If I say anything I’m wrong. Feel bad for wishing I was at work because I have my own children here and want to enjoy my time with them!

      • #141831
        Bananaboat
        Participant

        Oh I know this well. I learnt to just focus on my kids, he’ll react whatever you do and yes it’ll probably be ‘you’re treating my kids differently’ but better to have some fun with them baking or in the garden than everyone sitting around just waiting for him to snap. You can’t win and kids pick up on the tension x

    • #141815
      KIP.
      Participant

      Abusers are extremely jealous and cannot stand when our attention is elsewhere. They stunt our growth and our happiness makes their abuse worse. Seeing you happy with your kids is going to make his abuse worse. That’s how selfish and destructive they are. The lovely memories you should be making with your kids are tainted by his behaviour. It leaves little headspace for those you love x

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