Mum worries after sister-in-law demands custody of baby to create 'bond'
A mother-of-three was horrified when her sister-in-law demanded custody of her youngest, a three-month-old baby. The mum said her partner's sister, who can't have children naturally, has always been a little jealous of her life.
In a post shared online, the mum in despair opened up about her sister-in-law's behaviour. "I've been married to her brother for over 10 years and there's always been some jealousy and resentment from her," she said. "She's always felt like I had the life she wanted, not necessarily with her brother, but the marriage, family, job stability, etc. I have three kids, 10, eight, and three months." The mum said that after her sister-in-law found out that she couldn’t have children naturally, the family tried to comfort her as best as they could. She said her sister-in-law was "devastated".
"She got married last year and they decided to start trying for a baby, but she was unfortunately told that she can't have children naturally. She was understandably devastated and the family comforted her as best as we could," the woman wrote on Reddit. However, during a family dinner, the mum said her sister-in-law demanded custody of her three-month-old baby.
The sister-in-law suggested the little one should be with her during the week and with her mum on the weekends because she wanted to create a "motherly bond" with the child. "We recently had a family dinner and in the middle of it, she says: 'I think it's really unfair that you got to have three kids and I can't have any. Your baby is my last chance to raise a child so I think you should give her to me during the week so I can create a motherly bond with her and you can have her on weekends.'
"Before I could respond the entire table erupted with everyone talking at once so I took my older kids upstairs. When I got back to the dining room her husband was asking what the hell is wrong with her and why would she even think to ask that.
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"She was trying to justify herself when I asked them to leave. I also said that she’s no longer welcome at my house or around my children until she gets help. She started screaming that I didn't deserve my life or my children and that I stole her baby from her. Her husband and mother-in-law kept apologising and dragged her out of the house still crying and screaming. Now my kids want to know why their aunt wants to take the baby."
Reddit users have been left stunned, with one person commenting: "Good call on making it clear that she is no longer welcome around you or your family until she gets help. I'm sure she is devastated and thinks your baby is the solution. She needs help. I hope she gets the help and support she needs. Then maybe she can explore adoption or foster if she feels mentally strong enough and capable."
Another advised keeping the sister-in-law away until she gets help and commented: "It's nice that everyone around that table saw the insanity straight away and didn’t hold back on their opinions. If she can't see that her request was hugely inappropriate, keep her away until she proves she’s getting professional help."
Whilst many empathise with the sister-in-law, many saw her as a risk and advised the mum to change her locks. A third commentor said: "She needs professional help, I would not necessarily hold this against her if she gets the help that she needs. However...if there is any chance that SIL has access to a house key, you should have your locks changed so that she can't kidnap your child somehow."
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