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my stomach is churning every time the phone rings.......

buterfly_2011's picture

With all the papers signed and on their way to both BM's....... every time DH phone rings I automatically get sick to my stomach. I know that when she gets those papers that everything she has done lately and for the past 5 years will be NOTHING compared to that phone call. Previous phone calls, texts and emails will be like a soft puppy compared to what we are in for. And I feel sick. I feel sick just typing this. This has consumed our entire being. I got an amazing job offer this past week with a HUGE increase in pay and because of all the drama at home I am unable to focus. I am unable to make any kind of choices because I just can't seem to pull my head out long enough to see what is ahead of me or what is going on.

I got offered a job that pays almost $4 more an hour. Which will help myself and my children out. We will actually be able to get enough groceries to last. We will actually be able to afford gas to get my son to and from things. I will be able to have more than $20 left over from my check when I pay my rent. So of course I took the job. Well........ my current employer came to me with a job offer to keep me. Pretty much matched the pay and the hours are so much better here. I am off at noon on fridays. Free to attend my sons sporting activities. AND I get paid for a full 40hrs. EVEN though she lets us leave at noon. So here I sit. I am suppose to start this new job on the 10th. And now I am just a wreck. Don't know what to do. Hell I don't even feel I'm emotionally capable of making any kind of decision right now since everything in my life seems to be so INSANE. And on top of it we had a girl call our office yesterday who knows my manager. She hasn't spoke to my manager for over a year. She called to tell her she interviewed for a job (the job I got) and they pretty much told her she was hired. THEN called her back 3 days later and told her they were sorry but they went with somebody more experienced in the "clerical" field. SHE then told my boss that somebody from that department told her that was BS that I had NO experience. And I only got the job because I know somebody in management. Then she asked my manager how our office was running and if there were any changes..... SO clearly somebody from this NEW place where I accepted a job is leaking shit regarding myeslf and a friend of mine who is yes a manager in a completely different building. I feel like that right there is just BS. But am I over reacting because I'm on edge about everything else going on? UGH!!!!!! I just don't know what to do.

Then to top it off SS15 calls last night. Making small talk (we can hear BM in the background) he then throws in there, "hey dad could you go put some money in our account?" My DH said sorry buddy I just can't I don't have it. Then SS15 says well maybe next week could you go put some in our account? Again DH says I'm sorry but I can't do that. MIND YOU WE JUST DEPOSITED HER CS ON TUESDAY!!!!!!!!!!!! Then SS15 says well maybe next month you could dad. OMG is she for real? Having her kids call to ask him for money? Maybe this bitch doesn't realize just how lucky she is? My DH does the following for her:

He makes the deposit for her. Instead of mailing her CS. HE goes to HER bank and he USE to deposit cash so she could have it right away. BUT since I expressed to him we can't track that he has been doing checks or MO. She is pist off because checks you have to wait a day. So that isn't flying with her. UM he is doing HER a favor by putting it into her account for her. instead of putting it in the mail for her to do HER OWN DAMN DEPOSIT!!!!!!!!!!!

Ugh........ I am spent. And the hurricane hasn't even hit yet. I need to find some level ground. I feel like I'm just one big emotional pile of tears.

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just tired's picture

First, congrats on the new job! And the counter-offer!! It's nice to have people WANT you!!!

Second, do NOT let that vile bitch have that kind of power over you! Arianna is right...she should not be allowed to control your well-being. I know it's hard to take back your power, especially when the crazy is raging. But for the sake of your health & your family, try very hard not to let her have that much power over you! When you do....she wins.

StickAFork's picture

I'm sorry.
I would HIGHLY suggest he mail the payment to BM and keep a record. I assume you don't have CSE handling your case. If you do, the money will be considered a "gift."
Good luck with your job. I'm sure you'll make the right choice. (Personally, I'd stay where I am, take the raise, and enjoy Friday afternoons!) Smile

buterfly_2011's picture

I totally agree. I think he should mail it too. I think the "nice guy" needs to 100% go. In fact she even stated in her long winded email last week that his "nice guy approach isn't working for her anymore" Oh really?????? Well hell with that said let the "ass" in my DH come out IN HER DIRECTION!
I am leaning towards the job I'm at too. I know what I am doing here. I love all our patients. Heck some of them even love me! The only issue is going to the people who offered me the job and declining after I accepted it. I am dreading that.......

stormabruin's picture

I agree that the CS should just be mailed. She's going to bitch regardless of what he does/doesn't do for her, so why waste the time?

As for the job, call the new place & let them know your current employer gave you a counter-offer. One of two things will happen. They'll either say, "Okay. Thank you for letting us know", you'll stay where you are with a $4/hour raise & get free 1/2 day Fridays or they'll come back with another counter-offer.

It's worth a shot!

Delilah's picture

Butterfly, firstly I would likely stay in my current post if I were you because 1) it seems this new employer likes to mess people about (offering another candidate the job, even verbally, and then withdrawing that offer is imo unprofessional). I would on my guard when hearing negative commentary like that although ofcourse its a possibility that this other candidate is lying 2) If you KNOW you are happy in your current job then stick with what you know and are content with, unless ofcourse you are not happy.

I would ring this other job asap, so you can get it over with and it will help reduce your anxiety. You need to concentrate on this.

As for your DH he really should be paying BM through a means where he can prove and track the CS, after all whats stopping BM from claiming DH hasnt been paying her? I don't want to add to your burden of worries, but if BM is seriously pissed off with whatever these documents contain she could play this card! I am sorry, but if my DH was doing that in order to placate BM and putting US in a precarious financial situation I would be LIVID and I would insist he do this. After all, you mention you are struggling financially so even MORE incentive for your DH to stop being pussy whipped by BM and behaving responsibly by putting your family first, after all shes going to get the damn money AND it seems even when she is getting what she wants, when she wants its not enough to prevent her from trying it on and sticking her hand out for more...

I am not sure how BM communicates however I would hope if she does ring to launch an attack your DH informs her that she either talks to him nicely or she doesnt bother.

I often found if I am honest, that when my DH was interacting with BM and we were readying ourselves for a fallout from her my source of anxiety really came from the fact I was insecure in how my DH would react, manage towards BM. He would always promise one thing and end up letting her walk all over us, cause severe inconvenience and allow her to cross every single boundary we had regardless how much it hurt me. So I could not count on him to have our backs, his response would ALWAYS be from an emotional source and never from sense Sad I am wondering if some or all of your own stress arises from a similar distrust of DH?

buterfly_2011's picture

Yes my anxiety is coming from how he is going to react. If he will follow through. What if he caves... what if she pulls the these are your children card and you aren't being a father because you aren't supporting them as much as they need. I know that sounds crazy . But I have learned that many DH's let this get to them. They starve their current life so the past life stays on even ground. Not many bumps. Sacrificing many of us SM's in the process. And sacrificing the love they now have. I fear of course that this will be too much for him to digest and he will once again let her make him feel less than.

buterfly_2011's picture

Our attorney told us that since he faithfully deposits the same amount every two weeks we could supeona (sp I know) her bank records to show that every other tuesday there is a cash deposit from the bank in the town we reside in. I am glad he finally listened to me and is giving her checks now. But I was worried she would pull the he hasn't been paying at all card. I am thankful we have options there.

And this is one more reason why we are going back to court. That way there is no more questions. It's on paper. Both parties are aware this is what is going to take place. No more her being judge and jury and the dictator of when he can see his kids or how he can have contact with them.