Monday, things came to a head. Or, my breaking point anyway. Yelling, raging at me for everything under the sun that has happened to his life. I kept trying to remove myself from the situation, went to my bedroom - he threatened to kick the door down. Unplugged the phone so I couldn't call the police. Just a really bad scene. For the first time ever, I thought he might hit me.
So Tuesday I went to Family Court. Filed for Custody, Child Support and received a restraining order against him. The RO did NOT remove him from the house (like I had requested), but it states he's to refrain from harassing, menacing, stalking, disorderly conduct, intimidation, threats, etc. towards me.
I have also been awarded Temporary full custody until the hearing in April.
I feel a hell of a lot better for now. Although not sure what the next step will be for me.
As for him, I thought this action by me was going to put him over the edge. For real. After he was served the papers Tuesday night, he did yell at me a bit. I let it go. I knew that would happen. After the initial rage, he broke down. Actually would not leave my bedroom. Begged to sleep with me (just sleep, not sex - although in the midst of all this, he request THAT). I let him sleep with me. No, it's not a violation of the RO. And, I did it because it was actually easier than fighting with him about it. All he did was cry and shake uncontrollably all night. Then called in sick (again) to work yesterday morning.
Yesterday, I made him schedule an appointment with the therapist in front of me. It's scheduled for tomorrow. ANd, turns out - he has not been back since the 1st appointment on 2/12 - as he previously lied to me about having been back. This came out while he was talking on the phone scheduling the appointment.
I am truly worried about him. He is rapidly deteriorating right in front of my eyes. I know - mine & the kids safety & well-being are first and foremost in my mind. I just hate watching this happen right before me.
