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Sarah mac

Hey everyone, I'm posting because I've been with my fiance and year and a half now.we have a nine week old baby. During that time my parents were going through a rough divoice and I had to leave my Job and house to care for my terminally I'll father. Anyway I got pregant. And moved in with partner. We had been arguing on and off during the pregnancy about trival things mostly. But at the start for six weeks I wanted an aboration. And he didn't. I had a horrific labour and won't even go there with details of what happened in the hospital. When I got out early everything seemed to change. My partner began drinking regular and taken drugs. I know I should have left. But I also new his buttons I new the things to say that would wind him up just as much as he did with me. One thing lead to another and a few weeks back he lost it while drinking and began banging his fists threatening to kill me slapping doors and screaming. It wasn't really all his fault I think he had a nervous breakdown down this went on for a few days and he even brought a slash hooks and hammers out. But he never layed a hand on me. I decided to forgive him or so I thought until a few nights out our plans for our first night out since I had the baby went wrong. I ended up leaving the house telling him someone around here will love me.and having 2 pints ( I was drunk its been a year) when I came back up he had drank a bottle of whiskey and proceeded to tell me my mother was texting him and sending xs I snapped the phone and rang her and she told me about the flirty texts he sent her. Which he deleted. Next thing I new I had slapped him smashed a glass and thew his phone across the floor. I legged it and started packing my things He came back and kept roaring at me to hit him so I did I slapped him the second time. I left after that. I absolutely hate myself and I've rang my GP for the morning to get help. I've never layed hand on anyone and never reacted to his outbursts before. I can't believe I done it and I can't forgive myself. The insane thing is he said given everything he wants to sort things that he knows I'm not a violent person and he loves me. But I don't feel like I deserve that chance and I think he should leave me. I had no right and I can't justify it no matter what. I feel like I should let him move on with his life recover and meet someone better that would never do that. Please help me. Do I take the chance I've been given or what do I do. Thanks 😢

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ardinn

First thing i'd do is take this to the personal issues forum! - https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=127

Then i'd post it in clean concise paragraphs!

dartboardio

He sounds violent and aggressive even though you slapped him it sounds like he’s emotionally abusive towards you, which leads to you lashing out, the whole relationship is toxic. You need to get out of there for yourself and babys sake. You will be much better off. Do you have family you can stay with while you work on moving all your belongings out?

You can’t stay in a relationship like this with a baby around. The violence and arguments will get worse. The guards will be called, there’ll be blood eventually.

Sorry to hear you’re having an awful time, fingers crossed it won’t be too long until you’re out. Hope you find the courage soon x

M.Cribben

Call in social services immediately for the sake of your baby.

dartboardio

By the way I think you should sign up to mumsnet if you haven’t already, this kind of thing goes on and a lot worse on a daily basis and you’ll see lots of people in similar/worse/better situations and there is a lot of help and support on there. Thousands if not millions of women and men posting on there, some in awful situations, you might be able to build up the courage by reading and talking to other people on there, also with young babies around

Peter Denham

Two violent people that should probably be separated.

Lyle Lanley

I think the chance you've been given is the chance at freedom. Run a mile and don't look back.

Sarah mac

M.Cribben wrote: »

Call in social services immediately for the sake of your baby.

I clicked the wrong button I think I clicked report on your comment. What will happen if I ring them I'm 23 I'm clueless about babies and the system

Sarah mac

Lyle Lanley wrote: »

I think the chance you've been given is the chance at freedom. Run a mile and don't look back.

Do you not think it was my fault. I can't ever forgive myself so that's why i can't see myself been with him again I haven't stopped panicking and crying in days

Sarah mac

Peter Denham wrote: »

Two violent people that should probably be separated.

I think your right. I never new I could do that

ardinn

You slapped him - he previously took out slash hooks and hammers?

Who keeps slash hooks anyway?

Sarah mac

ardinn wrote: »

You slapped him - he previously took out slash hooks and hammers?

Who keeps slash hooks anyway?

I know I thought it was a gardening thing? That probably sounds stupid but I honestly want to die for what I done i swore I never do that to anyone

M.Cribben

Sarah mac wrote: »

I clicked the wrong button I think I clicked report on your comment. What will happen if I ring them I'm 23 I'm clueless about babies and the system

No problem. The agency is called Tusla. Explain your situation and they will act (if needed) in the best interests of your child's safety and welfare.

Sarah mac

dartboardio wrote: »

By the way I think you should sign up to mumsnet if you haven’t already, this kind of thing goes on and a lot worse on a daily basis and you’ll see lots of people in similar/worse/better situations and there is a lot of help and support on there. Thousands if not millions of women and men posting on there, some in awful situations, you might be able to build up the courage by reading and talking to other people on there, also with young babies around

I cut myself off from the world completly I moved 30 miles from everyone to an isolated are and I stopped seen people i can't drive. I don't know what I'm going to do. But i hit him.and I hate myself so much and I don't get why he wants to sort it and I come from a broken home and my dad was an alcoholic for a long time and he abused us all and now I think I have taken that out on him or something. I'm scared for my baby girl

Sarah mac

M.Cribben wrote: »

No problem. The agency is called Tusla. Explain your situation and they will act (if needed) in the best interests of your child's safety and welfare.

I'm out of there since it happened and she is safe and well. I've never left and never would leave harm come to her. But I'm scared what they will do I don't want them to take her off me because i slapped him.

Sadb

As already said, this relationship is toxic. The best thing for both of you is to stay separated.

Why did you isolate yourself?

Sarah mac

ardinn wrote: »

Dont listen to that advice.

Where is he now? Where are you?

im at home with my baby and my dad he's in his house were I was living. I left the night it happened. What am I going to do. I can't even stay here if the divorce goes ahead and my mother gets the house

Sarah mac

Sadb wrote: »

As already said, this relationship is toxic. The best thing for both of you is to stay separated.

Why did you isolate yourself?

I don't know. I was always busy with minding my dad. And been with him. And the hospital. And then I had my baby girl and it's been constant for 9 weeks I've had nobody to help me mind her because my friends kind of gave up asking to see me

Roger Hassenforder

(Asuming this isnt a pişş take)

Some serious low self esteem, probably post natal depression. Your GP should be able to help
Hope things improve, he sounds like he wants to be a part of your life.

Sarah mac

Roger Hassenforder wrote: »

(Asuming this isnt a pişş take)

Some serious low self esteem, probably post natal depression. Your GP should be able to help
Hope things improve, he sounds like he wants to be a part of your life.

Why do you think I have low self esteem? Like I know that I do but what did I say that made you realise that? U see I do think I have depression and there's been suicides in my family and my grandad and uncle both Spent time in the psychiatric ward but then I feel like im using it as an excuse and there's no excuse I left it happen and for this long. I told him I wanted to see a doctor but he said anti depressants are a bad idea. He does he really wants to sort things trust me when I say this was not our relationship we fell madly in love and had a wonderful time. Until things started going wrong. I've had two serious relationships previous to him and so has he. And it was never what we felt for each other. He said I should take the fact we were drinking into consideration and all the stress

Sarah mac

Sarah mac wrote: »

Why do you think I have low self esteem? Like I know that I do but what did I say that made you realise that? U see I do think I have depression and there's been suicides in my family and my grandad and uncle both Spent time in the psychiatric ward but then I feel like im using it as an excuse and there's no excuse I left it happen and for this long. I told him I wanted to see a doctor but he said anti depressants are a bad idea. He does he really wants to sort things trust me when I say this was not our relationship we fell madly in love and had a wonderful time. Until things started going wrong. I've had two serious relationships previous to him and so has he. And it was never what we felt for each other. He said I should take the fact we were drinking into consideration and all the stress

Lads I feel like i need to say I was not this person. I worked since I was 15 I had a full time Job a qualification in hairdressing my own flats always I was happy go lucky had loads of friends it's this last year and it all happened progressively after my dad got sick

Raheem Euro

Sarah mac wrote: »

What am I going to do. I can't even stay here if the divorce goes ahead and my mother gets the house

If things get bad be aware that there are refuges that will put you and your child up (temporary)

Sarah mac

Raheem Euro wrote: »

If things get bad be aware that there are refuges that will put you and your child up (temporary)

Do you think it's going to come to that.

Roger Hassenforder

Sarah mac wrote: »

Why do you think I have low self esteem? Like I know that I do but what did I say that made you realise that? U see I do think I have depression and there's been suicides in my family and my grandad and uncle both Spent time in the psychiatric ward but then I feel like im using it as an excuse and there's no excuse I left it happen and for this long. I told him I wanted to see a doctor but he said anti depressants are a bad idea. He does he really wants to sort things trust me when I say this was not our relationship we fell madly in love and had a wonderful time. Until things started going wrong. I've had two serious relationships previous to him and so has he. And it was never what we felt for each other. He said I should take the fact we were drinking into consideration and all the stress

Your OP is a cry for help. I wonder were you looking after your dad on your own? Did it all fell on your shoulders, then unplanned (if you wanted an abortion i presume) pregnancy. Go see your GP, take small steps

You're worthy of whomever will love you. No one is " too good", but ye might not be good for each other.

Raheem Euro

Sarah mac wrote: »

Do you think it's going to come to that.

I think this is a troll, but it does no harm to put that information out there.


https://www.womensaid.ie/services/helpline.html

Sarah mac

Raheem Euro wrote: »

I think this is a troll, but it does no harm to put that information out there.


https://www.womensaid.ie/services/helpline.html

Why do people think I'm lying. I mean every word I'm saying. I know what's after happening is insane. And I don't even believe myself I feel like I've been hit by a truck I don't even understand how this boards page works check my other posts this is genuine.

Sarah mac

Sarah mac wrote: »

Why do people think I'm lying. I mean every word I'm saying. I know what's after happening is insane. And I don't even believe myself I feel like I've been hit by a truck I don't even understand how this boards page works check my other posts this is genuine.

If there's people out there on this group making up thingS like this then I'm more detached from the world than I ever taught. I was scared to even share it because I was taught not to air my personal life in public

Sarah mac

I don't use the Internet. I never kept up with technology. I used Facebook until I deactivated it a few days ago. I come from very rural ireland and a very old fashioned upbringing you didn't talk about things unless in desperation. Which I am now seen as it's not just me it's my 9 week old baby I have to think about

ceadaoin.

This is a seriously toxic relationship, for the sake of your child and for your own safety you have to leave. What other advice can you expect to get?

Rubberchikken

Even people in rural ireland can and do use tje internet.
If youre genuine then protecting your kid and yourself is the priority not spending time on an internet forum.
Youve been given advice and contact details and if this guy is as bad as you say then get away from him.

Outlaw Pete

Assuming all you said is true, I wouldn't be overly judgmental of yourself as you have just had a baby and your father being ill, and having to care for him, is a lot to cope with, without the added pressure of living with a drug user who's not supporting you.

You're a woman with a young baby and there is lots of help out there for you, I suggest taking it. Maybe down the line, if the father of your baby gets clean you can make a go of it again.

Sarah mac

Rubberchikken wrote: »

Even people in rural ireland can and do use tje internet.
If youre genuine then protecting your kid and yourself is the priority not spending time on an internet forum.
Youve been given advice and contact details and if this guy is as bad as you say then get away from him.

I am gone I left the night it happened. I should have left sooner. I'm here while she is asleep asking. I used Facebook until I deactivated it. My life is incredibley demanding and as hard as it may be to believe I don't have interest in the internet 99% of the time. Technology was never my thing. Given I worked with my hands. I was the one who hit him and doing that has messed my head up completely. All I wanted was some genuine help. But everyone thinks I'm either lying or wasting my time asking. It's a sad world we live in

Sarah mac

Outlaw Pete wrote: »

Assuming all you said is true, I wouldn't be overly judgmental of yourself as you have just had a baby and your father being ill, and having to care for him, is a lot to cope with, without the added pressure of living with a drug user who's not supporting you.

You're a woman with a young baby and there is lots of help out there for you, I suggest taking it. Maybe down the line, if the father of your baby gets clean you can make a go of it again.

Everything I said is true. I'm not one bit proud admitting I slapped him.. Thank you for your reply it's calm and logical. He wasn't using drugs when I met him you see he's not actually a bad guy. I don't want it to sound that way. But more so he's a victim of circumstance. And as for me well on poster said about postnatal depression and to be honest I'm starting to think I do. Thanks

Sarah mac

Roger Hassenforder wrote: »

Your OP is a cry for help. I wonder were you looking after your dad on your own? Did it all fell on your shoulders, then unplanned (if you wanted an abortion i presume) pregnancy. Go see your GP, take small steps

You're worthy of whomever will love you. No one is " too good", but ye might not be good for each other.

I look after my dad alone. Which is a very complicated situation seen as he was an alcoholic for years and battered me my mam and brother. And I didn't talk to him like I say I was off living my life I felt responSible to look after him when he got sick because nobody else was there and hes family and he wudnt go into a nursing home. But truth be told I should never have done it because he has taken total advantage of me and part of the reason my relationship is wrecked. He caused several arguments between us

Roger Hassenforder

Sarah mac wrote: »

I look after my dad alone. Which is a very complicated situation seen as he was an alcoholic for years and battered me my mam and brother. And I didn't talk to him like I say I was off living my life I felt responSible to look after him when he got sick because nobody else was there and hes family and he wudnt go into a nursing home. But truth be told I should never have done it because he has taken total advantage of me and part of the reason my relationship is wrecked. He caused several arguments between us

Your mom possibly now probably resents you looking after him so.
Theres no right way or wrong way in this, only the way you feel is best. It might be time to loosen ties slightly with the auld lad. If he is largely the cause of all this rancour. You and your baby are your priority. Thats who you need to start taking care of. Get a bit more selfish.

wellwhynot

Op it sound like he gas lighted you. Either way this relationship is not good for your baby so you need to stay out of it. Please register on Mumsnet.com and post there

OldMrBrennan83

dartboardio wrote: »

He sounds violent and aggressive even though you slapped him it sounds like he’s emotionally abusive towards you, which leads to you lashing out, the whole relationship is toxic. You need to get out of there for yourself and babys sake. You will be much better off. Do you have family you can stay with while you work on moving all your belongings out?

You can’t stay in a relationship like this with a baby around. The violence and arguments will get worse. The guards will be called, there’ll be blood eventually.

Sorry to hear you’re having an awful time, fingers crossed it won’t be too long until you’re out. Hope you find the courage soon x

"He's violent but when you hit him it's his own fault for making you".

Presumably for no other reason than he has a mickey. You lot are so dangerous.

Zorya

Sarah mac wrote: »

I clicked the wrong button I think I clicked report on your comment. What will happen if I ring them I'm 23 I'm clueless about babies and the system

You are 23, you are not clueless or too young to know what's going on, you are perfectly able to take responsibility for yourself. Stop looking for reasons to abdicate your own responsibility. Women always used to have children young, early twenties was normal a few decades ago, and those women didn't go around thinking they were clueless - they stopped being adolescents and put someone else ahead of their own personal drama and hysterics.

Quit worrying about the couple of slaps you gave him - Jaysis, if someone - man, women or beast - produced slashhooks and whatever and were beating their fists and threatening to kill me, and I with a small baby in my care, they'd be very lucky indeed if they got off with a couple of slaps! You are being manipulated to feel shame about it. Drop it.

Basically, as rough as it sounds, and I'm sorry but I can't go in for indulging this kind of shyte, you are to grow up FAST and cop on and stop cultivating drama in your life. You yourself are way behind in the list of priorities now - you have a tiny baby who depends on you completely, she is the most important one now. Do not put her in danger, from him, from yourself, from anyone.

Sorry to be blunt.

Shenshen

Patww79 wrote: »

"He's violent but when you hit him it's his own fault for making you".

Presumably for no other reason than he has a mickey. You lot are so dangerous.

I'd say more because he brought out hammers and slash hooks....

There's no doubt in my mind that slapping anyone is assault, but I would agree with other posters that by the sounds of it, aggression in this relationship came from both sides.

OP, get in touch with the resources already posted to get yourself and your child in a more stable situation.
Then think about what you want to do about your relationship. If you find you do want to continue it, get counseling together.
Slash hooks, drugs and slapping WILL end with flashing blue lights and yellow tape at your front door.

Buford T. Justice XIX

Sarah mac wrote: »

Hey everyone, I'm posting because I've been with my fiance and year and a half now.we have a nine week old baby. During that time my parents were going through a rough divoice and I had to leave my Job and house to care for my terminally I'll father. Anyway I got pregant. And moved in with partner. We had been arguing on and off during the pregnancy about trival things mostly. But at the start for six weeks I wanted an aboration. And he didn't. I had a horrific labour and won't even go there with details of what happened in the hospital. When I got out early everything seemed to change. My partner began drinking regular and taken drugs. I know I should have left. But I also new his buttons I new the things to say that would wind him up just as much as he did with me. One thing lead to another and a few weeks back he lost it while drinking and began banging his fists threatening to kill me slapping doors and screaming. It wasn't really all his fault I think he had a nervous breakdown down this went on for a few days and he even brought a slash hooks and hammers out. But he never layed a hand on me. I decided to forgive him or so I thought until a few nights out our plans for our first night out since I had the baby went wrong. I ended up leaving the house telling him someone around here will love me.and having 2 pints ( I was drunk its been a year) when I came back up he had drank a bottle of whiskey and proceeded to tell me my mother was texting him and sending xs I snapped the phone and rang her and she told me about the flirty texts he sent her. Which he deleted. Next thing I new I had slapped him smashed a glass and thew his phone across the floor. I legged it and started packing my things He came back and kept roaring at me to hit him so I did I slapped him the second time. I left after that. I absolutely hate myself and I've rang my GP for the morning to get help. I've never layed hand on anyone and never reacted to his outbursts before. I can't believe I done it and I can't forgive myself. The insane thing is he said given everything he wants to sort things that he knows I'm not a violent person and he loves me. But I don't feel like I deserve that chance and I think he should leave me. I had no right and I can't justify it no matter what. I feel like I should let him move on with his life recover and meet someone better that would never do that. Please help me. Do I take the chance I've been given or what do I do. Thanks ��

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Gael23

I think social services should be involved here. There is a young baby stick in the middle of this toxic mess and that’s not on. They will also assist you in care for your father.

dellas1979

To me, what you did sounds like a cry for help.

You were under duress and stress. They are not excuses for hitting someone. But they are reasons. And reasons can be forgiven and worked on.

Youve come from an unstable home background. And are now living (again) what you are used to.

You need to figure out if this is good enough for you and the baby.

Youre stressed to the eyeballs, he is going around with hooks or something. A few sweet words of "im sorrys" and "I wont do it again" isnt going to work here.

I would suggest you and your partner at least stay apart for a while. Find somewhere safe to stay. You work on your issues (gp/councelling). And he works on his.

You asked earlier how someone could spot that youve low self esteem. Well, you are willing to put up with a toxic situation. Helping to enable it. That is a sign you dont value you or your life a lot.

Its not that complicated. Even when there is a lot going on. There is only one question really: Do you want better for yourself?

dartboardio

Patww79 wrote: »

"He's violent but when you hit him it's his own fault for making you".

Presumably for no other reason than he has a mickey. You lot are so dangerous.

Excuse me? Did you miss the part of the OPs original post where she said her partner was drinking regularly, taking drugs, and banging his fists on doors threatening to kill her? He had a hammer out? Way before she smashed a petty glass....

If my partner was acting this way it’s a lot more than a slap on the face I’d give him. OP sounds vulnerable.

Sarah mac

Patww79 wrote: »

"He's violent but when you hit him it's his own fault for making you".

Presumably for no other reason than he has a mickey. You lot are so dangerous.

I do not look at it that way hitting someone is wrong regardless of gender age religion race situation. It was wrong.

Sarah mac

Zorya wrote: »

You are 23, you are not clueless or too young to know what's going on, you are perfectly able to take responsibility for yourself. Stop looking for reasons to abdicate your own responsibility. Women always used to have children young, early twenties was normal a few decades ago, and those women didn't go around thinking they were clueless - they stopped being adolescents and put someone else ahead of their own personal drama and hysterics.

Quit worrying about the couple of slaps you gave him - Jaysis, if someone - man, women or beast - produced slashhooks and whatever and were beating their fists and threatening to kill me, and I with a small baby in my care, they'd be very lucky indeed if they got off with a couple of slaps! You are being manipulated to feel shame about it. Drop it.

Basically, as rough as it sounds, and I'm sorry but I can't go in for indulging this kind of shyte, you are to grow up FAST and cop on and stop cultivating drama in your life. You yourself are way behind in the list of priorities now - you have a tiny baby who depends on you completely, she is the most important one now. Do not put her in danger, from him, from yourself, from anyone.

Sorry to be blunt.

Women decades ago Had babies younger yes. But they had groups of women more often than not including there mothers around them. I never held a baby in my f**king life never mind cared for one!!!!!!! I have put my daughter first in actual fact and if only you knew what was involved in
Doing that you wouldn't have said such a thing. Drama and hysterics is what you consider my situation. I stopped been a child when I was four years old when I witnessed a lifetime of abuse. People like you maken people like me afraid to ask for help and so we end up in worse situations cause we constantly feel to blame and have nowhere to turn. I have nobody in my life I can turn To. And I only dream of the day my life will be normal and stable and healthy. Me coming here was a step towards that. So thanks for your really hurtful useless and quote honestly clueless comment. I hope you or nobody you know ever has to go through similare or worse. As the old saying goes I hope it doesn't come knocking at your own door.

Sarah mac

dartboardio wrote: »

Excuse me? Did you miss the part of the OPs original post where she said her partner was drinking regularly, taking drugs, and banging his fists on doors threatening to kill her? He had a hammer out? Way before she smashed a petty glass....

If my partner was acting this way it’s a lot more than a slap on the face I’d give him. OP sounds vulnerable.

Thanks for standing up for me. He is right though but what he hasn't realised I feel worse hitting him than if he hit me. It's more seen as norm common and almost acceptable if a man hits a woman not the other way around. I don't think anyone made me do it. My hands my fault.I think he's been harsh though because i didnt come down on my partner because he's male even after the things he done to me.

Sarah mac

Shenshen wrote: »

I'd say more because he brought out hammers and slash hooks....

There's no doubt in my mind that slapping anyone is assault, but I would agree with other posters that by the sounds of it, aggression in this relationship came from both sides.

OP, get in touch with the resources already posted to get yourself and your child in a more stable situation.
Then think about what you want to do about your relationship. If you find you do want to continue it, get counseling together.
Slash hooks, drugs and slapping WILL end with flashing blue lights and yellow tape at your front door.

Thank you for the advice. Like I no the situation was awful and I allowed it to get that way and I did assault him by hitting him. I think I was beyond control even.

Sarah mac

Roger Hassenforder wrote: »

Your mom possibly now probably resents you looking after him so.
Theres no right way or wrong way in this, only the way you feel is best. It might be time to loosen ties slightly with the auld lad. If he is largely the cause of all this rancour. You and your baby are your priority. Thats who you need to start taking care of. Get a bit more selfish.

My mother doesnt want me here your spot on about that.You know what you wouldn't be the first person to tell me loosen those ties. It's like you get it. I'm taking care of her best I can. Not so good at taken care of me. Thank you

Sarah mac

dellas1979 wrote: »

To me, what you did sounds like a cry for help.

You were under duress and stress. They are not excuses for hitting someone. But they are reasons. And reasons can be forgiven and worked on.

Youve come from an unstable home background. And are now living (again) what you are used to.

You need to figure out if this is good enough for you and the baby.

Youre stressed to the eyeballs, he is going around with hooks or something. A few sweet words of "im sorrys" and "I wont do it again" isnt going to work here.

I would suggest you and your partner at least stay apart for a while. Find somewhere safe to stay. You work on your issues (gp/councelling). And he works on his.

You asked earlier how someone could spot that youve low self esteem. Well, you are willing to put up with a toxic situation. Helping to enable it. That is a sign you dont value you or your life a lot.

Its not that complicated. Even when there is a lot going on. There is only one question really: Do you want better for yourself?

I find it really hard to give up on my family no matter what. I probably would be in another flat or housing assisted if it wasn't for that. I just think I'm loyal and I don't know when to walk away and I've always forgiven people so many times. Thanks for your reply it does make sense i need to sort things out. It's more serious with r a baby that's why I'm trying to solve it

Sarah mac

Just to update everyone. I went to the doctor today and there is a multiude of things going on I've a serious kidney infection that has been there a long time and travelled. I've also been put on tablets for my stomack. There's a chance I've an undrractive thyroid and my iron levels are low ( I am usually on iron supplements but stopped taken them) anyway my doctor also thinks i have post natal depression and she is sorting out counselling and possibly medication once my health is better for me. I am going to work on getting my own house near my dad so I can still care for him and keep a distance. I have contacted my ex and told him we need a good mutual agreement for our babys sake and to be civil but for the foreseeable future we can't have a relationship. Thank you to everyone for helping me and advising me. I hope I can move forward now anyway.