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I thought I was doing something right for once, but apparently, I wasn't. He asked me to download some software off of the internet, but got angry with me for using my debit card to sign up for the free 30 day trial because he doesn't want to be charged for it. I explained to him that I researched it for hours, and without the software being preinstalled on a computer, the 30 free trial requires a payment method, but he insists that he can find a link that will allow the download without payment information needing to be given.
I really did research it for hours, and I really couldn't find a link that would allow a download without payment. In the course of a less than five minute phone call he's already managed to tell me that I have no common sense. He said we'll talk about this when he gets home, so now I'm going to be picked apart for hours. I can't take much more at all and I don't know what to do. |
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usually with these 3 trials, they only charge you after the 30 days are up, and you also have the option to cancel during the trial
could an option be to use what you need the software for while the trial is on, and then remove it before you get charged? I'm sure their must be many alternatives. these days their's loads of software programmes for everything take sound editing: you have like 6 or 7 programmes that do the exact same thing. |
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try not to worry about it
just explain why you are doing it, and that it will benifit him because he'll get to do what he needs to do |
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You did what he asked and do not deserve to be criticized for it---many downloads require billing information---and you cancel before the end of the trial. If he can do better, let him show you how. (((((((((((((((((((((((hug)))))))))))))))))))) If this is a pattern (ask you to do something then complain about how you do it..).stop doing for him.
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I already explained to him that I wouldn't be charged during the trial period, but he still wasn't happy and continued to berate and belittle me when he got home. I told him that I need some personal care hygiene items, and that's my fault because I'm using them improperly and they should last longer. We haven't purchased them in at least two months!!
@winter4me I cannot refuse to do it; I'm afraid to find out what would happen if I did something like that. Hopefully he's in a better mood tonight. |
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Anxiety Princess, when you are involved with a toxic and abusive person, they don't allow you to FEEL you have any power to do anything right. They WANT you to be totally dependent and they constantly attack your sense of self worth and self esteem.
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In addition to the abuser constantly telling you how ''useless'' etc you are... at some point, if not repeatedly, he will also tell you how ''not endearing'' and even what a ''terrible, abusive person'' you are... I hope you can leave this individual before he pulls you down even further from your ''potential'' and the right to a happy healthy life and Healthy Boundaries.
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PS I do not think that its appropriate that the abuser ''benefits'' from anything you do or say. He is poison...
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I recently called a domestic violence hotline and they connected me with a hotline serving my county and the surrounding counties, but all of the shelters are full. I am trying, but have been waiting nearly two weeks and nothing has opened. Honestly, I'm terrified. |
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I agree with that, but right now I don't have much choice other than to do as he says to remain safe. I am hopeful that things will change soon, but until a bed at a domestic violence shelter opens, I don't have an option.
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I hope you can get away soon.
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Sounds to me like you could call the police (or walk in) and tell them you are being held against your will and need emergency placement somewhere safe.
Otherwise, keep contact with shelters etal and GET OUT asap. What you describe is beyond abuse. __________________ "...don't say Home / the bones of that word mend slowly...' marie harris |
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Thanks @winter4me ,
I'm afraid to do that because I am not sure what he would do if I left without permission or if he saw the police pull up here (abuser works in a separate part of the building we live in), especially if they are men (most officers are men), if there is no way that they can place me somewhere for the time being. If I were to go to or call the police and they couldn't get me an emergency placement, I'd really be in trouble. My mind literally cannot even imagine what he'd do, |
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We? Is this a human trafficking situation?
At least contact National Domestic Violence Hotline by phone or online. (online may be easier for you) phone number is 1-800-799-7233 If you are actually being held captive, forget the locals, call the FBI. Not joking. And keep contact with the shelters so you can go when there is room. __________________ "...don't say Home / the bones of that word mend slowly...' marie harris |
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Also, I do see now that you have contacted Hotline in past, and 20hrs away is OK. Probably better than nearby as you are far less likely to be found. Who is "we"?
Better to be afraid and leaving than staying and waiting for more/worse. __________________ "...don't say Home / the bones of that word mend slowly...' marie harris |
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@winter4me When I say "where "we" live", I meant "we" as in me and my husband (abuser). I apologize for not making myself more clear. I have been calling the local shelter hotline daily. They do a bed check at 7am and 3pm but I cannot call in the morning as my abuser is still home, so I call daily in the afternoon. As of now, all shelters remain full. I am just calling the local shelters to have someplace to go until a move to a shelter further away can be arranged. I agree with you, that staying in the area could likely be dangerous, so I am not looking to stay in this area for long.
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