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sadsy

Oh my god zane26,
what's been happening!

Call the police if you are being intimidated. To ensure no breach of the peace.
Make a statement anyway to Police, so the event has been recorded officially.

He can apply to a court if he wants to obtain shared possessions.

That is so scary, hope you are OK?

worried

sy

Posted on: August 1, 2009 - 10:49pm
zane26

Thanks Sadsy, and glad your weekend off too a good start with your kids (barring the car trouble).

I have been to the police, called them as soon as they had been showed the stupid note and they informed me that it is not legal and he has no rights this way. I didn't want to think about all this now butr i thinming maybe i should contact a solicitor and start proceedings for divorce and get onto the csa for money off him for the kids. All feels so final that way. Was pretty scary but i knew what type of 'friends' the ex had when we met, all very dodgy and shady but i ignored it as long as it never came near me. Oh well, nice day today might go to beech.

Oh happy birthday sparklinglime xxxx

Posted on: August 2, 2009 - 8:34am
Louise
Parenting specialist DoppleMe

Hi Gemma

I do think you need some legal advice now. Go to http://www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk/en/directory/directorysearch.jsp and find a local adviser. many give the first 30 minutes free, but chekc when you book. Are you on Income Support? if so, take some proof and you will porbably be entitels to Legal Aid unless you have a load of property equity. the solicitor will be able to tell you whether you can get an injunction that stops him doinng this sort of thing. And yes, you need to contact the CSA to start an application. See http://www.csa.gov.uk/

Sorry you are having to face all this :( Be brave, be strong, be YOU!!!

Posted on: August 2, 2009 - 9:28am
Pansy

Gemma,
you are doing so well coping with all this! yes, it does rather sound like you need to make it final , sending loads of strength & hugs your way.
Paula

Posted on: August 2, 2009 - 9:38am
sadsy

Gemma,
it's time to rein in this kind of behaviour.
He needs removing from your life.

Please seek legal help. I'll see if I can find the abuse leaflet that Luke pinched from Louise see if there are any contacts which could help you. Finally that leaflet can do some good. sigh.

I can't believe how brave you are!
Well done you!

I usually burst into tears after those kind of confrontations.
I'm such a big girl's blouse! hehe

I got to go now. I want to check you are OK tonight.
Keep a camera handy if you need to take pic of anyone, so they can be identified.

huug for you.

Be on tonight.

sy

Posted on: August 2, 2009 - 11:14am
zane26

Thanks Louse for that information :)

And thanks for all the kind posts. If ever i was having doubts about finalising things today cemented it in my mind for me. Went to beech for a lovely day with kids to come back and find i made the single biggest mistake ever. I forgot to change the locks...Yes he has been in my house and took several things, funnily none of which were on his stupid list. I getting to the end of my teather now. Just paid a fortune for a locksmith on a sunday to change 4 locks for me. Things really getting me down now just when i see a way forward i'm set back again. When will it ever end??? Sorry for laying all my problems on you i'm sure you all have anough to deal with yourselves.

Hope you had a great day sparklinglime xx

Posted on: August 2, 2009 - 4:03pm
Pansy

Oh No! :x
Well look at it this way:- if that had not have happened today & reminded you of locks, he may have come back for bigger things later, I hope he has not taken anything important to you! you had better have a think about things he may have looked at or things he already knows! as in pin numbers, bank details etc, remember he knows things like your date of birth & all sorts already! You need to change everything!!!!
Hope things get better soon, thinking of you.
hugs
Paula

Posted on: August 2, 2009 - 5:03pm
Louise
Parenting specialist DoppleMe

Oh that's awful. Paula's right: have a good think about PINs and Internet passwords etc, she has had to change hers. I expect the reason he didn't take any of the bigger things was lack of adequate transport. Do phone a solicitor tomorrow. In the meantime try not to get too down about what has happened: all that matters really is that you and the children are safe :)

Posted on: August 2, 2009 - 7:32pm
sadsy

zane26,
what an awful thing to go through. I'm so sorry.

You are certainly made of sturdy stuff.
I still think the thefts should be reported to the police. They are thefts. If you were married then you have 50% share in all possessions. Unmarried is different story.

Very cowardly to steal stuff whilst you are away.

Hope you treated yourself to a chocolate eclair.

Big hug for you

sy

Posted on: August 2, 2009 - 8:06pm
zane26

No choc eclair for me my weigh in at fat club on tuesday and i already had too many syns, maybe next week.

Cheers everyone, it really does help to come on here even if it only to wind sy up about all the little quorns i have MURDERED...

Hope you had a great weekend sy xx

Posted on: August 2, 2009 - 8:57pm
sadsy

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Posted on: August 2, 2009 - 9:05pm
sadsy

Hello Zane26,
found that horrid leaflet.

There's free 24 hour domestic violence helpline: 0808 2000 247
I wouldn't worry about phoning it if there's been no violence, they should be able to point you to more help.

victim support: 0845 30 30 900
http://www.victimsupport.org.uk

English National Domestic Violence: 0808 2000 247

legal aid advisors:
http://www.justask.org.uk/index.jsp

Reunite: fear of child abduction:
0116 2556 234

shelterline
0808 800 4444

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/documents/domestic-violence-leaflet/ This is not the one I have.
http://www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk/dv/dv01.htm or this one
http://www.refuge.org.uk/page_l1-2_l2-162_.htm

sorry zane26, I can't find the leaflet I have, it's dated 2004 and may have been replaced.

Hope you feel able to ask for help and support. The "violence" as part of the title is unhelpful as abuse can take many forms, including intimidation and control. It's all bit overwhelming. Just one step at a time.

It's lovely and sunny here. Hope sun can shine on you today!

huuug

sy

Posted on: August 3, 2009 - 9:08am
sparklinglime
DoppleMe

I'm sulking.

Plans to go out tomorrow - because its child benefit day - for my birthday meal. We won't see the Git says eldest (well, he doesn't call them that, you appreciate, I hope), so we can go.

Git texts, wanting to see them 6 - 8pm. That's the end of the birthday meal plans.

Out Wednesday, Cubs and Scouts Thursday, Son working on Friday and Saturday.

Oh well.

He'll always be there.

Mother-in-law here on Saturday commenting on how she's surprised he hasn't moved from where they live. Didn't like to point out that he's waiting for his father to die so he can move in there...

I'm sulking. And crying. Neither of which helps...

And my leg's locked loads this weekend and today.

Posted on: August 3, 2009 - 4:22pm
sadsy

Big huug for you Sparkling.

love Sy

Posted on: August 3, 2009 - 5:26pm
sparklinglime
DoppleMe

Thank you sy...

Posted on: August 3, 2009 - 5:51pm
sadsy

Oh blxxxdy hell!
Louise has left a message at mum's saying she's bringing a van to take things which are hers!

Can't she blxxdy leave me alone!

I've lost my children, my partner, my stepdad, my job, my mental health and soon my home. How much more does she blxxdy want!

How much to change the locks I guess?
I'll ask zane26.

There are very few things left which are hers. I bought almost everything. She is not my wife or ex wife. No way 50%.
I'll just do front door locks? Fxxxckign van, what is she taking? She gonna clean the place out?

It'll be one of Paul's relatives, this van thing. He does undeclared work for his family's event company while claiming benefits.

She'll come whilst I'm at work. Nasty rat, digging in the grave of our home.

Posted on: August 3, 2009 - 7:09pm
zane26

to hear that sy, looks like she has the same though as my ex...clear em out!!! Locks were £90 an hour and he was here just over one hour so charge me for 2, how nice. Weather was good today went to the park and shopping, been to look at a new house in new town, we are moving this weekend i am so happy about this. :D :D :D :D

Posted on: August 3, 2009 - 7:18pm
sparklinglime
DoppleMe

you could text her and say no, that you have purchased them and they are yours.

She could take the bed, but no more.

The children need beds and places to sit, so no van.

Wonder if the police can help here?

Posted on: August 3, 2009 - 7:21pm
sparklinglime
DoppleMe

you could text her and say no, that you have purchased them and they are yours.

She could take the bed, but no more.

The children need beds and places to sit, so no van.

Wonder if the police can help here?

Posted on: August 3, 2009 - 7:21pm
Louise
Parenting specialist DoppleMe

I honestly don't know what your "rights" are here, SY, but I would have thought changing BOTH locks was sensible and then sending her a message saying that there is very little left of hers but you will sort it out.

Posted on: August 3, 2009 - 9:03pm
Louise
Parenting specialist DoppleMe

Sparkling, that is sooooooo annoying :evil: AAAAAGH!

Posted on: August 3, 2009 - 9:04pm
sadsy

I have texted this.

Quote:
Louise. Not much left here that you bought. Make a list of what remains and send it to me. I'll bring what I can that you bought within reason at next contact. Do not remove anything from my home without my permission. It would be theft and I would prosecute. If I have misinterpreted message let me know. Thanks Simon

So tired from stress. Wish I had zane26's strength.

sy

Posted on: August 3, 2009 - 10:02pm
sparklinglime
DoppleMe

Will be interesting to see her reply.

You are strong. You don't realise how strong you are...

Posted on: August 3, 2009 - 10:39pm
sadsy

oh, she won't reply.

sy

Posted on: August 3, 2009 - 11:07pm
sparklinglime
DoppleMe

Nah... Ex never did either. I just don't bother now.

Posted on: August 3, 2009 - 11:27pm
Anna
Parenting specialist DoppleMe

Well good morning! And I welcome myself to the Rant Room!!

I think it is great that there is a place where you can tell your ex everything that you ever wanted without any retaliation! Or rant about anything actually.

Just one point SPARKLINGLIME, you mention that you wonder if you should be on this site. May I point out that we are here for anyone who is parenting alone. The point being that it is a difficult time to go through at the break up, but it doesn't end there and your rant about the day absolutely explains what we here at One Space and Single Parent Action Network are all about. Parenting alone is for the long haul and there is so much support needed on so many different levels, there are the extreme situations, but also coping with every day things alone can be the toughest journey. So don't you dare think you are not worthy, you are the ultimate! You know that there are highs and lows and you have climbed many mountains, have raised caring, decent children, but it is not a breeze and rarely will be.

Ooh that turned into a bit of a rant, must be the atmosphere in this room!! I am just so passionate about people believing in themselves whilst doing the most difficult job in the world often with very little support. I think you are great :D :D

Posted on: August 4, 2009 - 12:57pm
sadsy

oooh Anna,
you came to rant room and didn't rant!

That's not allowed. :o

Surely you have an ex too to rant about*?
I'll send you an invite. hehe.

huug

sy

*you are also eligible to enter the competition for the most original content deleted by moderator. One line's worth is 100points, a reprimand is a bonus of 20points. I'm winning at the moment.

Posted on: August 4, 2009 - 9:44pm
sadsy

Hi,

Quote:
Louise. Not much left here that you bought. Make a list of what remains and send it to me. I'll bring what I can that you bought within reason at next contact. Do not remove anything from my home without my permission. It would be theft and I would prosecute. If I have misinterpreted message let me know. Thanks Simon

Apparently, Louise is furious about my text. I should text her to be clearer about her messages to reduce misunderstanding. If she furious about this, ask her how she'd be if I abduct children from school? It's what she did.

sy

Posted on: August 5, 2009 - 11:09am
sparklinglime
DoppleMe

sadsy wrote:
Hi,

Quote:
Louise. Not much left here that you bought. Make a list of what remains and send it to me. I'll bring what I can that you bought within reason at next contact. Do not remove anything from my home without my permission. It would be theft and I would prosecute. If I have misinterpreted message let me know. Thanks Simon

Apparently, Louise if furious about my text. I should text her to be clearer about her messages to reduce misunderstanding. If she furious about this, ask her how she'd be if I abduct children from school? It's what she did.

sy

She is? Oh dear, that is a shame, isn't it :shock: :? :roll: 8-)

And quite! I think your text was reasonable sy.

Posted on: August 5, 2009 - 11:16am
Louise
Parenting specialist DoppleMe

I am glad that you took control of the situation, Sadsy. However "furious" she is!

Posted on: August 6, 2009 - 9:42am
purplepeg

Anna wrote:
Just one point SPARKLINGLIME, you mention that you wonder if you should be on this site. May I point out that we are here for anyone who is parenting alone. The point being that it is a difficult time to go through at the break up, but it doesn't end there and your rant about the day absolutely explains what we here at One Space and Single Parent Action Network are all about. Parenting alone is for the long haul and there is so much support needed on so many different levels, there are the extreme situations, but also coping with every day things alone can be the toughest journey. So don't you dare think you are not worthy, you are the ultimate! You know that there are highs and lows and you have climbed many mountains, have raised caring, decent children, but it is not a breeze and rarely will be.

Ooh that turned into a bit of a rant, must be the atmosphere in this room!! I am just so passionate about people believing in themselves whilst doing the most difficult job in the world often with very little support. I think you are great :D :D

Anna - reading that just made me cry.

sy - sorry to visit and not rant. will be back when i'm angry. for now worn out and sad.

peg

Posted on: August 20, 2009 - 10:34pm
sadsy

No problem peg,
Rant Room always open.

Why are you sad?

sy

Posted on: August 20, 2009 - 11:18pm
Anna
Parenting specialist DoppleMe

Purplepeg, can you recognise all the achievements that you are making??

Posted on: August 21, 2009 - 11:26am
purplepeg

Sorry Anna - not today - will try harder tomorrow!

Sy - rant brewing as have not heard from him today and its kids phone day - left message 10.30am and no reply!

take care all
peg

Posted on: August 22, 2009 - 11:47pm
sparklinglime
DoppleMe

I find writing stuff down helps.

Loads of hugs for you and for your children

Posted on: August 22, 2009 - 11:50pm
sadsy

purplepeg,
that is annoying.
Hope children not upset. What do you say to them? Did he call in the end?

sy

Posted on: August 23, 2009 - 4:05am
purplepeg

Hi guys, tried ringing him again sun morning - left message again, no reply till text in afternnon saying his phone was playing up... then call in evening after kids were in bed saying he had been away! We had left it thursday that kids would call sat morn and he would let me know if he was not working cos he could come see kids! more fool me! apparently it was a last minute event his hobby group were called to do! I expect he would have called if his phone was working.... :x Just sums up that his group is more important than his kids. Looking back its not the first time. Good luck to him I say.

Kids didn't seem bothered, didn't make big fuss of missed call or anything and I only let them ring once each day. They had busy day at Grandparents on saturday and lovely time at friends bbq yesterday. HIS LOSS! My kids are fab and each day its getting easier for us and harder for him to find things to talk to them about.

Lets see what next saturday brings - they have a full day with him... and this time I am kinda looking forward to it.

mini rant over :)
thanks
peg

Posted on: August 24, 2009 - 7:47pm
Louise
Parenting specialist DoppleMe

Hello purplepeg

How infuriating that he messed you all around like that :x and how wonderful that the kids had a great weekend anyway! and you enjoyed the BBQ too.

As you say, see what next Saturday brings ;)

Posted on: August 24, 2009 - 8:17pm
sparklinglime
DoppleMe

Glad the children were ok peg. It's the fall out I used to find hard to deal with.

Posted on: August 24, 2009 - 11:03pm
vickstick34

I know I havent been on here for a while, but I just need to have a rant today.

I get so annoyed with my ex at the moment. Our son has just been diagnosed with ASD and every time I talk about it my ex tells me to stop stressing. I am trying to get my son out of nappies at night and am doing it by myself, while my ex is able to go out whenever he wants I'm stuck in the house cos I dont have a babysitter. The guy I'm seeing doesnt seem to be bothered about anything and is quite happy to let me do all the texting and calling and suggesting meals out or whatever, and never takes the initiative on anything!

I fell so p****d off at them both cos they can do what ever they want when ever they want without a thought for anyone else.

I wonder sometimes if my new guy is worth the flippin' effort. Am seriously thinking about ending it!

Sorry guys, mini rant over!

Posted on: September 13, 2009 - 8:25pm
hazeleyes
DoppleMe

Hi
Good to have a rant though eh. Your ex isn't bothered and nor your current boyfriend? That is really sad. Have you been with current boyfriend long? You are looking for support and he not giving it. I'm not sure what to suggest, because I'm not in your situation. I can only say what I would do. If I was you, and depending on how long I had been involved with new fella, I would expect support of some sort. If not, I would go it alone, because the child is more important. You can do it, I know it is hard, but the child relies on you.
Sorry, not been more help, but am sure others can help more.
Take care and lots of luck
Alison
x :)

Posted on: September 13, 2009 - 8:34pm
sadsy

Hello vickstick34,
hmmm, your ex is no longer your partner I guess, so as long as no laws are broken it will be hard if not impossible to influence him.

However, your boyfriend should be supporting you 100%, not the other way round!

I reckon you would benefit from asking in a loving way for more help specifically, with examples, as us guys are really dumb and he may not even notice it is one-sided or guess what he needs to do! If he does not respond to gentle but clear requests for help. Then he may not be quite right for you at the moment?

Big huuug for you

sy

Posted on: September 13, 2009 - 9:18pm
pinkgrapefruit

Hi Vickstick,

Not sure how long you've been with current blokey?? All i can suggest is don't call / text and see how long it takes him to contact you. There are two of you in the relationship so its for him as much as you to make the effort. If he doesn't contact you at all then I guess you have to have a think about if the relationship is too one sided, I've been moaning about this guy I'm seeing on other threads, he has no interest in my son so I know its probably no good long term so I'm no one to really advise you, but I eased off on all the texts etc and surprise, surprise it seems to have made him keener! Now we actually plan stuff in advance and he comes round here with a take away pizza or something if I'm fed up but can't afford a babysitter. I feel better not texting him so much too because before I'd send a message and then get really grumpy if he didn't reply straight away, I purposefully leave my phone turned off sometimes (if my son is with me so no urgent calls likely to be on the horizon) so I can't keep checking it! I have noticed I'm actually enjoying my days more cos I'm not so distracted about whether he has or hasn't contacted me...

Hope you're not too fed up anymore, this rant room is great tho isn't it!

Good luck
X

Posted on: September 13, 2009 - 10:42pm
vickstick34

thanks guys. I feel better this morning, was real tired yesterday which never helps. Am gonna do the not texting or calling thing and see what happens, if he doesnt get his butt in gear after that then its "thanks but no thanks!" lol. Have been with him for about 4 months, but is not a mega serious thing for either of us. Still expect a little more than I am getting tho. Wish me luck!

Posted on: September 14, 2009 - 7:38am
Louise
Parenting specialist DoppleMe

Hello vickstick 34

Good to hear from you, even with a rant ! ;) Glad you feel a bit better today, I agree with what Bec says. A relationship is like a rowing boat, it is best if you pull together but if you feel you are working too hard, let go of the oars for a while and you will soon see whether he is prepared to row himself.

Posted on: September 14, 2009 - 8:12am
sparklinglime
DoppleMe

Good luck vickstick 34.

Loads of hugs too.

Posted on: September 14, 2009 - 10:33am
sadsy

Oh you lot!

Guys need poking! If you back away from him and go silent he won't understand! It'll just confuse him.
It's too subtle.

Tell him what you would like from him in a non-accusing way. Clarity of communication is best! No women's games.

Oh goodness, will we never learn?

hug
sy

Posted on: September 14, 2009 - 11:07am
hazeleyes
DoppleMe

Sadsy
I think you talk a lot of sense, (for a fella) haha, only joking of course.
Actually, I do think you are right. It must be confusing, and agree it's best to ask for help, and say what it is exactly you want. Be upfront. Yep I go for that one. :)
Hope you having a good day.
Alison
x

Posted on: September 14, 2009 - 11:29am
Anna
Parenting specialist DoppleMe

Hi vickstick34

How are you doing today? Have you heard from this chap. It is important that you feel supported and there is no point supporting another person as well as your son. The more you are with someone, it is often harder to split up, if there is nothing glaringly obvious, so keep positive, as bec says, it could be easier on your own than stressing about new partner too.

Good point though sadsy, it is good to speak your truth and you never know how the other person will receive it.

Good Luck vickstick34. :)

Posted on: September 15, 2009 - 1:23pm