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Someone posted on here a few days ago where to go, which web site, will block numbers from your phone. I set my yesterday with my ATT account....it still let a few text come in this morning and wake me up.......
I called and they said this might happen from time to time.......well, i can't afford for it to happen from time to time and I remember someone on here giving a link to go to and block numbers.....if you know, please respond!!!
Probably the easiest way for
May 11, 2012 - 9:48am — Deidre99Probably the easiest way for you to view your situation, just watering it down a bit...and it may help you...is that you have what seems to have traded one addiction for another.
Your addiction to your husband, and the drama and nonsense, is what is holding you back from clipping all ties to him, and moving on for good.
He will never change. Like a cigarette can't change. Like a bottle of alcohol can't change. He is another drug. (didn't start off that way, but everntually became that)
He can't change. He won't change. He wants you addicted.
This isn't a marriage gone bad. This was never much of a true partnership/marriage to begin with, from the sounds of it. It's been an abuser/co dependent relationship for a while
So, you're not turning your back on your husband. You have to shift your view from that (which is what he wants you to think) to...you're trying to free yourself from addictive behaviors. And being addicted to him.
Not my place to judge if you loved him or not, but love and fear can't coexist under the same roof. You sound like you have gone back out of fear, not love. Out of addiction, not love.
As you go along in NC, I think you'll see, that this was never a relationship about love.
And that should set you free. I hope so, anyways. Praying for you, girl!
That is obvious......
May 11, 2012 - 11:44am — joyvbflathat I traded one addiction for another.....I believe I have posted about this issue before. I have been so "trained", as has anyone else in recovery through AA, that if you stop working the program (going to meetings, praying, having a sponsor, helping others), alot of old behaviors will return....3 years ago, I was so strong in my recovery program with AA and celebrate recovery, I NEVER would have put up with this shit....One of the major problems for me was that I allowed him to control me in the beginning, telling me all kind of terrible things about AA and that I am not a Christian if I go...he did not like me going anywhere, with any of my friends.....I was NOT ALLOWED to go and see my kids in cleveland....and he said they were not welcome in his house, then about 5 months later, they could come, but only one at a time because he could not handle both of them....he always said TERRIBLE things about my kids...we would get into major screaming fights about it. The further I was becoming away from my recovery,,,,,making him my whole life, the sicker I was becoming with my issues....at this point right now...YES, I AM IN FULL BLOWN ADDICTION MODE EXCEPT IT'S NOT ALCOHOL OR DRUGS....IT IS A PERSON!!! I almost feel I have regressed so badly that it's hard to even say that I am "sober" Now that I am OUT, and actually I have not been over his house since Friday night when it all blew up (and I broke the lights), I can start getting back to all of my support system that worked so well for over 6 years. I have been away from the help I need, on a daily basis, that I am STUCK and acting like crazy person. I WILL HAVE TO DO THINGS FOR MY RECOVERY....AND NOW THIS SITE IS A BIG PART OF THAT TO GET BACK TO WHERE I WAS 2 YEARS AGO!!!
I know I play a part in this because I have been the one that has stayed and allowed him to treat me this way
Blocking numbers
May 11, 2012 - 9:20am — DJYou set up Smart Limits with AT&T. You can do this online and it's $4.99 per month. Then you just put in all the numbers you want blocked. they will not be able to call or text you, nor you them. I think you get like 30 numbers you can block for the $4.99.
I have nearly twenty number in mine at one point because my Narc would call/text me from anyones phone he could get ahold of. UGH.
I DID THAT YESTERDAY
May 11, 2012 - 11:52am — joyvbflaI called ATT yesterday and had that put on.....I blocked him right away....he called my work yesterday, but I had the secretary screening the calls. I received some text messages from him later on in the day and called them....they said it could take 24-48 hours. Then this morning, he called and left a message on my voice mail using his kids phone......he is making it seem like he wants to "work on our marriage as he love me deeply".....he said "I'm sorry you decided to block my number.
I IMMEDIATELY WENT TO AT&T WEBSITE AND BLOCKED BOTH OF HIS KIDS PHONES... ...then, a few hours later, I start receiving text messages from him. So how can it be blocked at 7am and say that he was blocked so he had to use a different phone, and then 2 or 3 hours later I am receving text messages?? That is why I was asking for the other service someone on here was telling me about....I actually found the post from someone on here....the site is called "Mr. Number" I started looking it up.
I have not received anything else for hours, so maybe it is working again now.....HOWEVER, I will change my number if that is what I need to do!!
This is great advice for the run of the mill narc
May 11, 2012 - 9:34am — goldieThis one is more of a sadistic, psychopathic, narcissistic tormenter.
It will take him 5 seconds to figure out how to call or text her from a different number.
Like I said, in MY opinion, you need to change your number.
The next stop for you is jail. He has already called the police on you and threatened you with a R/O.
The woman's domestic violence center in your area which I have provided you with the numbers and locations would be the way to go, they also offer emergency shelters, so that he will not find you at your apartment.
Also calling 911 at any signs of him is what I recommend.
I have delt with his type before and they are not done until you have lost ALL credibility due to their lie's and you are either in jail or a mental hospital.
Stronger action NEEDS to be taken here besides the usual NC. This man is mentally deranged.
Hopefully you will listen. I have been down this path many times before.
God bless,
Goldie
I don't know what site you are talking about
May 11, 2012 - 5:32am — goldieNot sure if it works on all phones anyway. YOUR best bet is to change your phone number. Real Simple, call AT&T and they will give you a new number.
You keep your sim card so you can give people your new number. This is NOT a big deal in this day and age. People change their numbers all the time. I frequently get texts and emails with peoples new numbers.
That's what I would do if I had your pscyho in my life. I would also get a r/o for all of his abuse and stalking activity. Who ever gets the r/o FIRST is in the power position.
Take your power back, JOY, this guy is NOTHING without your permission.
He is a weak spineless bully who abuses everyone who gets close to him.
Get a different phone. A nice new fresh phone without his sleezy negative vibes on it, with a new ring tone which does not make you cringe everytime you hear it reminding you of him.
YOU take control of the situation.
Take your power back.
God bless,
Goldie
I agree with Goldie,
May 11, 2012 - 9:24am — Deidre99I agree with Goldie, definitely change your number.
I wish I had right after the breakup, but it took me a few months. But, it was the best decision ever.
Go that route instead Joy...better peace of mind. :)
Goldie is RIGHT Joy!!!
May 11, 2012 - 7:57am — LaylaThe FIRST thing I did when I got rid of the abuser was change my cell and home phone numbers and I felt so POWERFUL doing it!!!!! Trust the members and Mods here on this!!! And you CAN get a Restraining Order on him if he harasses/threatens you!!! I DID against my abuser! He had to leave the house first and STAY AWAY with NO CONTACT was added later when he wouldn't go away! I told you this before, there is a warrant out for his arrest because in typical PD fashion, he just could not control himself and he continued to leave messages on my work voicemail and send emails. Married or not, NO ONE can harass and threaten another!!!!
Get in the driver's seat of your life and block the hell out of him! The PD love bombs to lure and catch us, and we No Contact BOMB THEM to get rid of them!!! Polar opposite strategies for polar opposites people! : ))
YOU own your life, he is just a roadblock to peace and happiness!
love~ Layla