Husband taking kids abroad

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mumspiration1997 · 16/05/2024 12:30

AIBU?

My husbands sister is getting married in Greece in September. I have a chronic fear of flying. Never been on a plane since I had to get taken off one by medics. However , he wants to bring out 2 boys. 5 and I. His whole family going and I really really would love to be there for my sis-in-law however I just have to accept I can't go. I don't want my boys that far away from me and I don't want them missing out. Help! Would you let them go and spent the week pacing the floors?

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GreyBlackLove · 16/05/2024 12:33

Yabu, as long as there is no reason to think your DH can't parent his own children for a few days alone (would be an issue in itself).

Kindly, they shouldn't miss out because of your fear of flying

HeresMyBreakdown · 16/05/2024 12:33

Can you get there by train and boat?

Crazycatlady79 · 16/05/2024 12:33

Yes, I would 100% promote them going, as I don't let my anxieties and phobias hold my daughters back when it comes to family occasions.

UnderMyUmbrellaEllaEllaEllaEllaElla · 16/05/2024 12:33

I think you'd be really selfish to not let them go because of an issue you have.

SuperLoudPoppingAction · 16/05/2024 12:32

1 is quite small. I would have struggled but all of mine were still breastfeeding at 1.
Is there a train or boat?
What support have you accessed to tackle your fear so far?

ThisBlueCrab · 16/05/2024 12:32

You need to address your fear.

But don't stop the children going just because you feel you can't.

SpringerFall · 16/05/2024 12:31

Of course I would let them go, why on earth should they miss out?

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mumspiration1997 · 16/05/2024 12:31

Sorry that should be they are 5 and 1.

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