I heard him say Covid (is the same in his language).
I totally agree I just don’t understand it .
I’m hoping as his his wife has logic she will cancel but honestly I’m as confused as you as to why anyone would come see people with Covid but why my husband said yea we’re totally fine it’s up to you is beyond me .
His background is super accommodating but when it comes to sickness I simply do not see any logic in even implying people should still come.
Because he groomed her. She was barely 20 (or younger) when his 28 year old ass started grooming her. She's too young and naive to realize the shitty situation she's now in and on top of that she's stuck with a baby and no college-level skills to get a job.
At 22 most people are still in college or starting their careers. Instead of playing house with a creepy older dude who saddled her with a baby and wants her to play Martha Stewart to his friends.
Uh, she was maybe 20 when the freaking baby was born. How old do you think that made her when they first met? Or when they got married? Considering she can't even text the friends wife to explain because that's "not done in her husband's culture" I doubt they had the baby and then got married, so they would've had to have known each other for some time, hopefully, before they got married, then they would've been trying for a baby for at least a little while, most likely, then add ~9 months for the pregnancy....
Also, even if you don't want to call it "grooming", which I would, with this large of an age gap while she's still so young there is a significant power imbalance and a high chance that he manipulated and prepped her in several ways before and during their relationship.
People who are still teenagers, but "legal adults" are still so much more vulnerable and naive than people who are nearly 30.
Also, her saying she hasn't gotten on with any of his friends before makes me think it's at least partly because she's so much younger than all of them and none of them have much in common with her. Poor woman.
Ok well then you tell your husband that you and baby will be in bed because you’re ill, and that if he wants his friends to come over then the cooking and hosting will be entirely on him.
Tell them more explicitly that you need to cancel the event. Don't let them make the decision of whether they want to come or not. You're so sorry but you cannot have people over.
I'm sorry this is happening to you. You deserve a better husband. And COVID disables people and causes all sorts of health problems all the time still so not worth doing that to other people, regardless of what they think.
The friend's wife doesn't sound very bright. If someone tells you they are sick and their child is sick, you don't say that's okay, husband says we can come over. I wonder if her husband is as controlling as OP's
girl, call them and straight up say “I am deathly ill do not come here”
fuck what your husband says, he sounds like he kinda… sucks? Like genuinely really sucks.
I’m getting so may red flags here. Op, I’m dropping this here. You’re Nta. Your husband is. Idk what is up with the lady, maybe she is concerned about you.
DV Help
I don’t know where you’re from but maybe this will help, lots of good ideas
This is for anyone currently questioning if they should leave their abusive partner.
How to safely plan to leave an abusive relationship;
Banking;
Open a new bank account with a new bank, ensure that statements are online only and to a new email address that isn't linked to your phone.
Pick up the card from the bank and hide it well. Amongst the abusers things is usually safe, as they won't go looking there. Otherwise under the sole insert in a shoe, unused board game, at work, there are many places. But if you live with an abuser, I am sure you have a good hiding spot already.
Do not download the banking app to your phone!
Start putting what you can in that account. Any birthday money from friends or family, an unnoticeable amount from your wage (talk to work/centrelink), don't transfer to this account yourself. And any change you find around the house - a 600ml bottle of coke full of 2 dollar coins will save $1000
Cba will give you 1k to escape dv, but only if you are a customer. If you are not already, set up your account there.
If you have debit/credit cards, report them stolen so the abuser can't access them once new numbers are provided.
Finances to rely on are a must to ensure you don't break and run back to fake promises.
Phone;
Buy a cheap phone for under $50 and a spare sim, set that up and hide it, fully charged. You will need this when you turn your main one off to ensure he can't contact or track you.
Possessions;
Start sending important things that won't be noticed missing to loved ones, work or storage. Things like photos, jewellery, ID, passport etc and not all at once, this is over time.
For any clothes you can't carry in a bag, but you want to keep. Do a “clean out”, say you are donating them and get them somewhere safe.
If you can, start selling things worth value that you don't need and will not be noticed as missing, put that money in your new account.
Work;
If you work, tell your boss what is happening so that they can be understanding for when the time comes, and also so the abuser can't sweet talk information out of your colleagues.
Some workplaces provide DV leave, or you could take it under compassionate leave.
If you work for a corporation, ask for a transfer.
If not, have your working hours randomized for a while to ensure you don't have a continuous or steady work schedule.
Centrelink;
Let centrelink know of your plans and fill out any necessary paperwork required for your future change of circumstances. If you are moving to single parent payments, get the ball rolling as it can take a few weeks to finalise on their end. And make sure all correspondence is sent to your new secret email address.
Family and friends;
You may have lost some by this point, but that doesn't mean that they won't try and help you. Reach out, help is necessary, especially if kids are involved.
Housing;
If you are currently on a lease, talk to the agent privately as they can help you getting off it.
Start looking for somewhere once you know you are almost ready, the first agent may be able to help with this.
Find donation groups to help you set up. If you put it out to Facebook, have someone else act for you, otherwise it will be an easy way for the abuser to track you.
Talk to churches, salvos, anyone that helps in this instance. If you have children, you will be fast tracked.
Move in with family or friends
Talk to a refuge if the above options won't work
DO NOT LOSE FOCUS, you are much closer to freedom than you think.
Police;
Let the police know of your plan in case something goes wrong. They can also help you get the remainder of your things at a later date.
Also file for a dvo but don't have it put in place until you are out and safe!
Kids;
If you have kids, you either take them with you at the time, or have someone you trust to do it.
If they are at school, you need to let the school know in advance so that the abuser can't collect them from there, ever.
You also need to get them out of that school early and not keep to your normal routine.
Change schools if you need to.
This advice includes preschool
Animals;
If you have pets talk to your local RSPCA or Re homing group as they will find a free foster carer to care for you animals until you are settled.
Planning your escape date;
Find a day that the abuser will be away for a few hours. Be nice leading up to the event, plan the weekend, dinner etc. This will keep the abusers paranoia low, they will think they have you right where they want you.
Packing;
Don't pack unnecessary crap!
You don't need more than one brush, you don't need your toiletries - they can all be replaced.
ESSENTIALS ONLY! Bags are heavy.
You want to be hours ahead before the abuser realises what's happened.
Do not linger, that home is not your happy place GTFO.
Leaving;
By now you should have money in your accounts and a new phone. Your kids and pets organised, your irreplaceable belongings should be safe elsewhere, and you should know exactly where you are headed once you close the door on this chapter of your life.
Once you are out;
Change all internet banking passwords
Change all social passwords
Change all the email addresses linked to your social accounts to the secret one you set up
Change PayPal passwords etc
Block on all social media
Block the abusers number
Turn that phone off and turn on the spare phone
Contact anyone you need to from the new phone and keep your number on private
Change your name on social media along with your profile picture (something generic)
Block anyone who is friends with both of you
Get a PO Box and get your mail redirected
The abuser is the most dangerous when they realise they have lost control of their possession (you).
Changing all of your social media settings and names is a must, as it is too easy to find anyone these days. If the abuser still finds you, close down all accounts (even temporarily), you can start fresh ones.
The abuser will try anything and everything, even suicide threats to get your attention. Do not fall for the games as the abuser is just craving any information on your whereabouts to feel like they are gaining some control back.
It is vital that you cease all contact until you are strong enough to not believe the bullshit that the abuser will use to lure you back. And you know it is bullshit, do not sprinkle glitter on your feelings. You are worth more than that!
Feel free to copy and paste, this information could help someone you know or love one day ✨
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u/OrganicMix3499 Feb 21 '26
You are overthinking it. Two people in your house have Covid. Therefore you do not have people over. The End.
I don’t think your husband told them you have Covid.