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Supermom787's picture

Hey guys I'm looking for advice & really need a place to vent since a lot of my friends within my age group have no step kids at all & I'm not sure where else to turn to for advice. It's too much to write my whole 6 year relationship with this horrible man in one post but I'll skip to the part where we're at now. 
 

We rent a 5bed house right now & my lease is up very soon therefore we've been house shopping in the area. I am already prequalified & can get the house under my name alone which we're doing since he can't even qualify to become the co-signer. We were looking at properties yesterday & everytime we got in the car to follow the realtor to look at more properties he would bash me & curse at me which is normal at home. He's very abusive. I tried to get out multiple times, trust me. If you're a woman who has been through it with a severe narcissist or even an abusive relationship than you know exactly what I'm going through unfortunately. I am trapped & isolated in another state. No support from family because the only family I have are my parents & they are struggling as it is already. 

He is pushing me to add his mother to the deed of the house & she doesn't even live in the state. She's also his puppet. We have 4 kids & expecting. He has 3 kids from his late wife & I have a baby boy & currently 7 months pregnant. I don't want to live with him & I don't know what to do because then his 3 kids (my skids) will be homeless! He will come after me if I try to leave. I am pregnant with a 15 month old already. Everyone that comes over sees me constantly on my feet cleaning up after everyone & cooking meals daily while running a business. I am losing my mind. They see everything & think it's unfair & multiple people tell me to leave him. 
 

The 2 older skids are alright it's the last skid that gives me & everyone hell. Her older siblings are sick of her. She's a horrible child! I don't want to live with this child anymore I have stories for days on what she does & how she terrorizes my little boy! I have to worry when she's around him. Everytime I take her out people ask me how do I deal with her & when they find out she's not my real child they tell me why do I take care of her then. Her teachers complain about her. Everyone thinks she has something wrong with her EXCEPT her father & even still he never deals with her or takes her out because he admitted shes annoying to deal with.

I would love not have her in my life anymore I use to feel bad about this but when other people were telling me how they would do the exact same I don't care anymore. 
 

I am tired of this man controlling my life & finances. He is a manipulator & he lies about constantly cheating & he's hurt me in the past multiple times. He's a horrible person when I started to tell my friends who he really was a few months ago they were in shock & said they wish he would drop dead. I am finally ready to leave & he said if I get this house without him & file a restraining order he will never want to see my boys ever again & make sure my life is hell. 
I don't know what to do please help. I know it's a lot of info but I'm just lost on the next step 

 

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hereiam's picture

It's too much to write my whole 6 year relationship with this horrible man

Before even reading all of your post, and I will go back and read it, WHY are you staying with this man?

Ok, I read the whole thing. I have not been in your sitation but others have that can offer you better advice. There is a way out.

Do NOT put his mother on the deed to YOUR house, do not buy a house that you cannot afford on your own, do not even let him move into your house, as you will then have to evict him, which will be a mess. He and his kids being homeless is his problem. I don't mean to sound heartless, but at this point, you have to look out for you and yours, he needs to care of his own.

There must be resources in your area that help women in abusinve situations, yes?

You say you don't have a support sytem, but you do have friends, so even if it's just emotional support, you do have support.

It's not going to be easy but it will be better than staying with this jerk. In this case, your kids would probably be better off without him in their lives, also.

thiscantbenormal's picture

Don't buy a house.  You need to contact your local women's shelter/domestic violence group for assistance in getting separated and safe. 

I have been in abusive relationships too but not on the level you are at and I'm sorry you are having to endure it.

Survivingstephell's picture

Slip a note to your realtor telling them you need help. 
 

The fact he can not provide a roof for his own should prove to you he needs you more than you need him.  If you do buy a house, don't let him move in, you will never get him out.  Sounds like you do have people who might support you.  Are you married, I can't tell by your post.  If not you hold most cards concerning the children.  There a few women on the bord who have successfully left an abusive relationship and hopefully they will chime in.  
 

You can leave him and your life can be better.  You do have rights and power. He just doesn't want you to know that.  

notarelative's picture

Do not buy a house. Yes, you can qualify for a mortgage, but do not buy until you divorce this guy and disengage yourself finamcially from him. Under no circumstances add him or anyone in his family to a deed or anything legal. 

Call your local women's shelter and talk to them. Talk to them and listen to their advice. Talk to a couple of lawyers. Find out exactly where you stand where you live. Do not let his threats intimidate you. 

Dont hide what is happening from family and friends. They can't help you if they don't know you need help.

You are in the US. You mentioned his late wife. If she is dead, he should be getting social security benefits for the children. With whatever money he is earning, plus the SS benefits, he should be able to afford a place to live. If not, he can move in with his mom. 

 

tog redux's picture

Others have said it - call a domestic violence shelter and go there. They will help you get on your feet. Since you have children, you are tied to him for the next 18+ years, but that doesn't mean you have to live in misery.

 

ndc's picture

I don't have advice on how to get out (other than to second the domestic abuse shelter suggestion). However, I would NOT buy a house right now, nor would I sign a lease with this man. Do nothing until you have a workable plan. Buying a house, whether or not he or his mother is on the deed, ties you down at a time when you need to be flexible. 

Edit to add: how does he control your finances? Do you work? Have joint accounts? Are you married?  

SteppedOut's picture

He is a horrible man, why are you worried about his threat of not seeing your boys? Seriously, he doesn't take care of his kids, why do you think he would take care of yours? This actually makes things easier when you leave - please leave!

If you are not married - in most states - you automatically have full legal custody (even if he is on the birth certificate). He wil have to go to court for custody. 

Call a women's shelter for assistance (they can confirm the above for your state - and any state you may want to move to). They can provide temporary shelter where he can not locate you and you can wait to purchase until you figure out where you want that to be - I recommend it is not in the same town as him. That makes it easier to harrass you. Do NOT buy one of the houses you have already looked at. And if you are married, wait until the divorce is final.

Start packing things up - it shouldn't be too unusual - you are moving soon after all and being so pregnat it takes longer, you are tired more easily, etc. Everything you do not NEED on a daily basis. Of course only your things and your childrens things, but he probably won't notice. Kitchen stuff especially! That seems to take the longest to pack. 

Do his kids attend school? Can your friends help you pack everything in one day while he is at work and move you out? 

I had to do this. I packed some things over a week under the guise of "spring cleaning and packing winter/no longer need stuff". And then while formerSO was at work I packed the rest and had 2 people help me move. I had dropped formerSO's kid with his grandmother, using the excuse I was going to go look at daycares. (Even though my formerSO was trying like hell to keep me from going back to work!)

Feel free to PM me if you need some moral support. 

tog redux's picture

I think she said that HE won't ever see the boys again. Yay! That might be the best thing that ever happened to them. I don't typically like to see kids lose their father, but this guy is abusive.

SteppedOut's picture

Yes. Kids should have their father unless father is abusive. 

My ex was abusive (as was his son) and a RAGING alcoholic. Like pass out and barf on himself, alcoholic. He has decided not to see our son, but if he tried for some custody, I would have fought for SUPERVISED visits only.

OP, please reach out to me if you need to. I have been there. I know what you are feeling. 

Aniki-Moderator's picture

As a survivor of domestic abuse, PLEASE take whatever steps necessary to escape this relationship. 

The others have given you good tips. Use them. I beg you.

Wicked stepmo.'s picture

If you have the money to buy a house. I would take that money and contact your family and try to make arrangements to go stay with someone and make a fresh start far from DH. Contact a DV shelter for help with counseling, assistance with OOP and guidance. 

Enough time for you to find employment and a place of your own and start over. I doubt DH will file for divorce most narcs won't do that. Once you are established you can file in your own. 

I left with DS and  2 suitcases and lived in a refinished basement for 6 months. Getting my life back together was a long process but It was worth it and I would do it again. 

Thumper's picture

He wants you to add HIS MOM on the deed.....Oh for the Love of God.

Absolutely no.

Everyone else gave you sound advise.

 

 

SteppedOut's picture

Right?! 

My formerSO wanted me to add him to the deed of my house so he would "feel comfortable in the relationship". 

I had owned it for nearly 8 years before we even met and at this point we had been in a relationship for 2 years (and were not married). I had soley paid for the house for 10 years. We were not even living in my house (and never did together).

He did push me to sell the house - over and over and over. Afterall we were living in his (rental) house so I had no need to keep it! I believe he knew I was quicky growing increasingly unhappy in the relationship (funny he did not a damn thing to correct that).

All he was doing by trying to get his name on the deed and convince me to hurry up and sell, was to try and trap me so I couldn't easily leave. That is exactly what OP's SO is trying to do with his mom on the deed. I do find it curious he wants her on the deed and not himself though...

OP you have to quickly start making an exit plan. 

 

DHsfamilyfromhell's picture

It can be difficult leaving a narc because they have a ‘fake’ nice side. But that’s just what it is - fake, to keep you sucked in. 

When I was young my driving instructor used to tell me stories of her narc ex husband. I wish I took more notice because I now have a narc ex husband  ( my choice ). 

Please listen to people telling you to come up with a plan. 

Take care. Big hug. 

justmakingthebest's picture

This was my blog from January 24th:

8 years ago today I was thrown up against the wall, held by my throat and told that he would make sure I never saw my kids again. This happened in front of my daughter (5 yrs old) who was standing on the stairs right behind the monster I married. 

8 years ago today I took out a restraining order and had the police escort him and his kid out of our house. I pawned my wedding ring and hired movers to come the following day. I found an apartment paid my deposit and was gone all within 24hrs with my 2 bio kids in tow.

8 years ago today was the worst day imaginable to me. I am still messed up from it all. But 8 years ago today I found strength that I didn't know I had. 

Sometimes Facebook memories are beautiful and sometimes they shake you. I don't know who needs to hear this today- but you are not trapped in your situation. If you need to leave, do it. Protect yourself and your children. 

You are not trapped. You need a plan and you need to move swiftly and without hesitation. Get a small apartment that you feel comfortable with. Do not buy a house- that will trap you if you need to escape again. Get the restraining order. Get a gun. Get the f**k out of there. There isn't a doubt in my mind that my exH would have killed me one day. If you need to PM, please do. I will tell you everything I know. 

Aniki-Moderator's picture

There isn't a doubt in my mind that my exH would have killed me one day.

Same here, JMTB. That's only ONE of the reasons why my psycho exh is in jail.