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To video call racist unapologetic SIL to DDs 1st birthday?

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ILikeEggsAnd · 16/05/2024 09:22

Hi
A bit of background. My SILs husband started to say mean racially charged things against me. Btw that’s the first time I ever met them face to face so it’s not like I did anything to upset them to deserve it! The worst part was my DH said absolutely nothing. Thanks to my DH being silent, I cut contact completely with SIL and her family as although she didn’t speak anything, she is defending her hubby saying he was just being “inquisitive about my culture”.

DDs first birthday is round the corner. Should I let the SIL at least video call on her birthday or should I just cut her out? I just feel if they couldn’t respect me, they don’t deserve seeing my child.

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TorroFerney · 16/05/2024 09:31

Has she asked to call her or are you assuming she will. I’d say no if the former and just not mention anything to her if the latter. Or let her call and just don’t pick up like in the olden days with a land line!

Hapagirl48 · 16/05/2024 09:30

If they’re racist towards you, they will be racist to your 1 year old DD who is half you. She doesn’t need to be subjected to that and I don’t adhere to the blood is thicker than water idea. Don’t talk to them until they buck up their ideas and apologise sincerely.

Cracklymarckly · 16/05/2024 09:27

What did he say?

SonicTheHodgeheg · 16/05/2024 09:26

Your child is 50% you and shouldn’t be subject to such vile people. I’d be livid with my husband for not saying anything too.

Member984815 · 16/05/2024 09:24

I wouldn't subject my child to the same abuse