Abuse from son

Bless you all it's so lovely just to have some support x

Mwoman, I am so, so sorry you are going through this. There, but for the grace of God, as they say. It could have happened or can still happen to any of us. I really have no serious advice to give you except to see your GP for some help with coping with this awful situation

Madwoman I am sorry you are going through this. I agree with the others with their suggestions.

I have zero contact with my son his choice. But I would rather have silence than go through the awful time you are having.

You shouldn't be going through this my heart goes out to you. ?

The problem with restraining orders is, they can still break them. He’d be arrested I know, but chances are let out again...to break it again.
Madwoman, I’m going to send you something in a private message.

Like others I would recommend taking out a restraining order if you can.

You do not say how old you are but if you are over 50 what is happening to you would be classfied as Elder Abuse.

I suggest you contact your local Citizen's Advice or Age UK who will be able to put you in contact with organisations, local and national, who could help you. You can have an alarm that goes straight to the police, but again the two bodies I have mentioned above will be able to help and advise.

Thank you all so much x

Smileless I appreciate your advice, and sorry to hear of your problems

Do think about a restraining order Madwoman and see if that works before the upheaval of feeling you have to move. Sorry to say that I don't think it "will eventually calm down" without you taking decisive action.

We've been estranged from our youngest son for 8.5 years so I know how painful no contact is, but I also know it's better to have peace in your lifex

Can you afford to move and have a phone number that your son does not know and cannot get access to?

I realise this is a very drastic solution, but I am afraid it is the only one that works when you are trying to keep away from an abusive person.

I don't live in the UK so I don't know what measures you could take, but please get in touch with Citizen's Advice and with one of the organisations that help victims of abusive relatives.

If your son takes no notice of police warnings, I really cannot see what else you can do, except leave the area where he lives.

A change of surname by deed poll might be advisable too and do make sure that the nameplate on your new front door (if you do decide to move) either only has your surname on it, or surname plus initial - no indication of whether you are female or male.

Your son obviously does not want to deal with his addiction and unless he decides to change, you cannot help him.

Please put yourself first from now on. No-one should put up with an abusive relationship.

PM me if it helps to discuss things further.

Thank you

I have thought about moving yes. He's abusive to other family members too in fact many many people. I just pray it will eventually calm down once he realises I don't want any further contact with him although it hurts me

I can only offer the same advice as everyone else. We had a friend in a very similiar situation as you she moved away and is not in touch anymore. Is there no male in the family who could have a word with him on your behalf to keep him away from you.
Seek advice and look out for yourself stay in touch with Gransnet. ?

This is so sad, and it must be a dreadful way to have to live . Others have advised so won’t repeat. Take care.

Restraining order, moving without forwarding address....

So sorry you are going through this

3nanny

Crossed posts I see that Smileless2012 has given the same advice as me.

MadWoman ; sorry to hear what you are going through with your son you must be living in a nightmare.

I partly agree with the other posters saying that you should move so he cannot find you perhaps go into supported housing where with the help of a support worker on site if he ever found you then help would be on hand.
The sad thing is your 44 year old son is suffering from addictions be it the alcohol/drugs and that fuels his hostility and aggression and of course does put you at risk.
In regard of another solution you could take out a restraining order through the court that he must not come to your address and must not visit your area, when you had that if he should try to come to your house then you call the police and they would attend and arrest him and there would be the possibility he would go to prison.
It is a difficult position to be in but you must keep yourself safe you are the important one and your safety must come first he is old enough to deal with his demons himself.

Bless you, how sad. I agree with others, you need to distance yourself, whatever form that takes. He’s not going to change while you’re the same,
Keep safe.

So sorry that you are going through this Madwoman.

Have you looked into taking out a restraining order against him. As the police have already been involved and their warnings are not heeded, my advice is to go to court and get one. If he brakes it, it will be a criminal offence.

Terrible that a mother's relationship with her own son has come to this but you need to be putting your welfare, both physical and emotional, first.

My friend got alot of support from Al Anon

This links to some useful organisations too

I agree with cornishpatsy is it possible for you to move without him knowing. Seems like a drastic solution and unfair that you should have to do this, but there are not many solutions.
I feel so sorry you are in this situation with your son Madwoman take care.

Sorry....patsy

This is so sad to read,do you own your own house or are you with a HA if you are with a HA can you not ask them to move you to a Supported Housing complex where they have either a live on site warden or a daily visit from a support officer ?
You will not have to tell him where you have moved to so will have the peace you so desperately deserve.
If you own your own home have you thought of downsizing and moving I know you shouldn't have to do this due to his awful behaviour but it may be best for you.So you have any other children who can deal with him.?

Same minds cornishpasty !

This is so sad to hear. I can’t imagine ever being in a position like this, where I would seriously consider turning my back on one of my children, but it sounds, in all honesty, what you may need to do here. Self preservation.
Do you have other children? Husband/ partner? I know you say no amount of help from others has changed anything. He’s a well grown man, and has made his choices. If you’re regularly getting the police involved, then it’s clearly not safe.
He has to make the decision to change. No one else can do it. However, you can make your own decisions around this, and perhaps it’s time to think about moving somewhere where he can’t find you.
This is so sad, but your only option at the minute I think. Something drastic has to happen to give him a jolt.
Sending you all the best?