Help. Sorry this is long..

My husband and I are currently separated as his family kicked me out and my son causing marital problems between us, the first issue was I never lived with them at the beginning of our marriage and because I wanted my own little place be it a shed or an flat, they assumed I was trying to take their son away? We went to theirs every single day still just slept at ours at night, they caused many issues between us where we did nothing but come home to argue in the evenings, sometimes i did too much or too less either and way it felt like they wanted to control me and later in our marriage they made it known once when he was on a night shift and then lied to him about everything, his mother literally said If i want something to happen, he will respect me and make it happen and you as his wife will have to respect him and make it happen- basically initiating she’s my boss and don’t forget it. It became so toxic they had us arguing a lot, I went to my parents and he asked me back and said things would change, his parents did not know this so when his dad came to ask me back he made it out as if this was my last chance don’t blow it or your marriage is over like it’s his dads decision. He was silent I was so confused but was trying to understand if he needed help with the courage to speak up and why was he so frightened? I went back we tried on many occasions to patch things, I didn’t want to go every day to avoid hearing sarcastic comments from MIL and SILs it was mentally draining being so far from family too.. I ended up pregnant I was so scared to mention this but I prayed and prayed and hope me and him would be stronger as he constantly reassured that he wouldn’t let them get in between us. They moved houses into a bigger house so we had space- we moved in because financially it was getting difficult for us… they got what they wanted. I kept my opinions shut simply not to aggregate anyone and became a shut off person, didn’t feel comfy speaking to my family worried someone would hear me - every time we went to my mums ge would come too i didn’t have any time to process my thoughts, 2 and a half years in baby was born and they were treating me nicely during pregnancy worried that ‘i would take the child and run off’ as his mum would sarcastically joke but i knew deep down no matter how much house work tea making and cooking and love and shopping i would do, i would never be looked at with love, i was a villain? My husband was prev married for 8 months apparently she took his money and left and hated his family? I was always so cautious not to portray an image like this but the more i think into this, maybe that poor girl seen the signs and ran. Every time i tried to leave at the beginning he made it out he needed me and his family don’t treat him the best and i don’t know the half of it- but i still have never been told the half of it. He has a great heart and caring and loves his son, it makes me cry because when we are good we are good, now his sister has been painting me to be a villain because i asked her not to snatch little ones toys off him because she’s ‘tidying up’ who does that!!??? He was 9 months old , it was repetitive I feel like she was being nasty to him deliberately because he was my child, they all switched with me once he was born - almost like they have him now. My MIL took him first night I came back from hospital and said she wants him to sleep with her, I had to ask nicely for him back. Honest to god i’ve done everything to try please his family and he doesn’t understand. A week after baby was born in ramadan i discovered he cheated on me- i was traumatised- still i didn’t tell my family anything i was reminded to think positive and il be rewarded in hereafter for being a good wife said my MIL, they made it out as if they were so upset with him but three days in they were all laughing and joking together whilst i still had this pain in my heart. It was not one women it was numerous. I go to the gym regularly, i look after myself - it wasn’t like i let myself go, im not saying with ego but i had quite a few proposals but i did not entertain any at the time, we saw an islamic councillor and worked through that but naturally I feel a lot more insecure than i once did, now fast forward to a year, this ramadan his sister causes a dispute, i thought he was messing about with someone we were speaking she heard the convo and got involved asked to read our messages - our intimate phone messages he showed her to prove a point??? who does that, naturally i got annoyed and upset- i felt violated, our trust? I’m hurting, in tears, his mum rushes up after sil tells her her version and grabs my son sleeping in my arms out of my arms- says give me my grandson, your not taking him away, you cause my son heartache all the time nothing but trouble- at this point the woman i called mum just pierced my heart , they kick me and my son out say we cause trouble turned it on me- worried that i will leave and tell the world what they have done they’ve painted this picture of me being kicked out for ‘trying to take son and my son away’ and in passing they’ve said they would do anything to protect their kids even if it means lie - i have always been raised islamically what’s right is right and what’s wrong is wrong- eg i use is if my brother treated my sil wrongly i will call him out for it. Not side with him because he’s my brother and accept bad behaviour. Doesn’t mean i don’t love him. I took my things and left husband said he’ll stay for work to provide for us till we find something, i’ve said i wanna move closer to my family and he’s said he doesn’t want to and apparently they treat him horribly doesn’t cook for him or anything- i’ve seen messages that state otherwise so i’m confused ….dunno what to believe before i left his mum said somethings i can’t forget, how my son will grow up to teach me a lesson and treat me like shit- who does that.. he stayed quiet whilst she ordered him to take some of my stuff out of the fridge for the little one. My concentration was just on getting out to home and safety with my little one. 2 months have passed i’ve applied to jobs there and here but i have mad anxiety going back, like when they turned up to my flat last time when he was at work just to shout at me and make me feel worthless… before this i was very confident and strong and happy and if anything the peacemaker for a lot of people sorting things out, but with these people there was no communicating- it’s their way or the high way… job opportunity closer to mum has come up- i went to interview told hubby he said he’d consider moving here if i found him a job and place- i’ve been looking, i don’t want our family to break for sake of baby, i do care for him, yesterday he came and said i won’t move at all, you will come there or this is finished. i’m feeling hurt upset betrayed and sad, i literally feel like i have ptsd when thinking about returning - i don’t feel safe at all. i think writing and reading this back will help me realise a few things inshaAllah, i can’t speak to my family, once they tell me to leave i will have to leave- so many times they’ve witnessed me coming back it’s embarrassing, please does anyone know what i should do, this job op will help me and baby and honestly still don’t understand how i got it alhamdulillah, hubby provides but feel like on eggshells asking him for stuff, we are just about surviving one wage and i’ve applied near his and i’ve had nothing, please can someone advise… sorry if this seems all mixed up, doing my best to get as much in whilst little ones asleep
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Yesterday he left my house to return he got mad, like really mad with me when i said he’s acting like his dad raising his voice trying to scare me - narcissistic behaviour- he got so mad, i was afraid he’d do something… when he calms down he’s fine so i left him to return back and i haven’t slept a wink knowing if i left him he will turn things ugly with his family and will not give me or little one peace. How do i work full time and have him nursery to give us better life and deal with his drama, im scared they will try take him from me, they are very calculated

he said i will shout the whole drive way down and wake up your family - this is him in anger - he apoligises when he’s calmed down but this isn’t ok is it

You need to leave him & go sis. Not go back to him or his family. He will NEVER change, I’m sorry but he just won’t change if he hasn’t already changed after you going home to your family so many times. When his family kicked you out that’s when he should’ve left with you but he didn’t, he let you & his child leave instead. He will never have your back & will always be a mummies boy doing everything she wants & listening to her. Don’t fall for his lies again sis, please protect yourself & your child.

See his response is how do i save for deposit for a house etc if i don’t go to work he has said numerous times and been to viewing is the area, he said he goes to work comes home prays and sleeps, he reassures me this by facetiming but my heart just don’t feel settled there even if it’s 40 mins away from them it’s a long way away from safety for me, he vows to protect me but i just can’t help but think his parents just want my son and are tormenting him and making a plan

Honestly sis, I genuinely feel like they’re conspiring something, I’m sorry I don’t mean to sound so native but you read so many things on the news about in laws & husbands doing stuff to dils & it’s scary & I don’t want that for you. I want you to be safe & your child too Please don’t fall for his tricks & please be safe

His family are narcissist and he has some traits too. This will not get better. They have all shown their true colours and they have done some very low things. You will become ill with all this stress and torment. Please go back to your safe place with your family. This guy hasnt given you a nice married life. He has now shown you what life is like being married to him and all the awful rubbish that comes too. It is not worth it. The first girl must of ran at the first opportunity. Now you know who/what the real issues may have been. If this was a friend in your situation what would you advise? Your child may suffer mentally too being in such a stressful and toxic environment. For the sake of your babies and health please leave. I would never say that usually but this is too much. You have a supportive family? Please lean in to them. Take the job near your mum’s. Let them support you with your kids and your healing. But please listen…he will never change and his family never will too.

Reading your message its evident how much distress you are in. You need to be in a healthy/better environment. Do not let them run you into the ground further. Please think of yourself and babies above Everybody and everything. You can get through this. I know a lot of emotions are involved and you love him but is this love from him? He only cares about his horrible family. He isnt prioritising you and your kids. Dont fall for the manipulation and gaslighting. You are a strong, kind hearted woman. You deserve SO much better. May Allah give you strength and make it easy for you. Do not lose yourself anymore x

honestly this has bought me to tears @Roze thank you 🙏

@Tasnim this also worries me. I'm sorry to say but this man cheated on you and his family still supported him. They seem capable of alot worse. They have thrown you and your son out the house too. Best thing is to no depend on anybody, I would work and put him in nursery with permission for only you to take him out of nursery.

Its hard for you to listen and take action because you have been in this situation for a while. But you need to be strong and make a decision asap. They definitely have something up their sleeve and I would stay alert and not depend on anybody except yourself and your own family. Your family will be there for you if you need them or friends

Sister, if you’re worried about how you’ll survive without him providing or how you’re gonna go on in life without him, don’t forget that Allah is with you always & Allah will always be there to protect you no matter what. This man & his family have shown you multiple times that they will not change & he will never choose you & his child over his family because if he did, he wouldn’t have let them kick you out of their home. Who allows his wife & CHILD to be kicked out in front of them??! That’s not a man. On top of that, the woman grabbed YOUR son off you saying you can’t take him away from her when that is your child, not hers. That child will go where you go, end of. Please be careful in trusting him sis, I don’t want them to do something where the end result is that you’re out of the picture & they’ve got your son. I just fine them very shady & I feel like they’re going to do something to portray you as a bad mother in order to take your son from you & in their custody.

He’s also shown you his angry side & that kind of side can get worse very quickly & I truly do worry for you & baby. Please just tell your family or friends at least so there’s someone looking out for you & seek advice from your local mosque & family if you’d like

May Allah swt make it easy for you and take you out of all your hardships 🙏🏼 reading this has had me in tears 💔 may Allah swt give you the strength to get through this and protect your marriage and child 🙏🏼

I think log things with the police too. You dont need to press charges but tell them you want things down as you feel unsafe and if you want to press charges later there are things there. Tell professionals (GP, midwives, health visitor) what is going on and how its making you feel terrified and tell them to note it down so if you need to go court you’ve got all this evidence. Build your case just in case. Please look in the mirror and truly remind yourself you deserve better than this, you are strong and this will only make you stronger. Allah is with you, sister. x

LISTEN TO ME VERY CAREFULLY SIS, YOU NEED TO PACK YOUR STUFF AND GO BACK TO YOUR MAMS AND PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR BABY! WHAT ARE YOU TEACHING YOUR CHILD IN THIS SITUATION? If you have a son then you’re teaching him that it’s totally okay for him to treat women in this way BECAUSE YOU HAVENT TAKEN ACTION TO RESPECT AND SAFEGUARD YOURSELF, if you have a daughter then you’re simply teaching her that this is what love is, then she will go around finding that type of love in others.

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I don’t understand sis, you know you’re being mistreated then what are you waiting for ? You need to leave this man child immediately

Also he isn’t being a good father at all either is he if he’s treating the mother of his only child like absolute MANURE. you need to get away immediately like right now

I’ve left, it’s not as easy when you’re in this situation to do this in an dangerous environment

May Allah swt protect you and your baby and make it easy for you🙏🏼

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