My 3yr old son escaped, and I was on my way back from work when this happened. Where was dad? In the house playing League of Legends.
That was the absolute last straw among the long list of offenses he did.
I have 2 children. My daughter is 7 and my son is 3. Both have autism.
My husband seems to prioritize his video games more than our children and it makes me angry. Years ago it was just a one off, sorry, I completely forgot, situations which didn’t happen nearly as frequently as the now. It started in the middle of lockdown, where I have to work longer hours than usual.
We are both gamers. Sometimes I’ll play a little game when I’m off work.
I’m a nurse that works 12 hour shifts. Sometimes a little gaming from time to time won’t hurt. But this man.
If he’s not working, he’s gaming. It doesn’t matter when he has 2 small children to look after. He will put on Netflix for them and lock himself in his room.
I lost count at the number of times I cut off the WiFi in the house and at one point straight up cancelled the internet because I was tired of his nonsense.
The only time the kids have anything healthy to eat is when I’m making them dinner. Husband will order anything that can be delivered. I have already told him to stop doing it since both kids are already gaining weight.
The absolute last straw was when my 3 yr old son escaped our house when I was at work. This was the 2nd time he escaped (we were both home) and since then I installed multiple alarms on every door in the house. He even had a wristband on with our phone number.
My son was later found and where’s my husband? He’s home. I get inside and what do I find? My husband behind closed doors playing league of legends. I cut off the internet and hid the router and that’s when he came out and literally saying to me wtf.
Husband said that he already put both kids to bed before getting on to play. I told him the same thing I tell him 30 times. If he’s watching the kids, the game is off. Period. Since it’s come to the point where our own son could have been kidnappened or killed, it’s over. I told him to pack his bags and leave.
Anyone who would endanger their own children over a video game, has a serious problem. I suggested he see a therapist.
I love him and I really want to make this marriage work for at the very least our kids. I’m seriously considering filing for separation while I consider the options.