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To tell family member that her husband is sending me nudes?

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5FeetToBeExact · 11/11/2024 12:15

Hi all,

I'll preface this by saying DH's family are very toxic. This couple for this thread are his god parents and also his uncle (blood) and aunt (through marriage.)

They've always overstepped, been overly involved and just a pain in the arse. But I always kept it polite, kept up with the once a year visit and that was that. They are all heavy drinkers and a few of the family are alcoholics, so it's not something we really enjoy being around but I leave that to DH mostly.

A few years back I completely pulled back as I felt uncomfortable. DH's uncle sent me a picture of his shrivelled 60 year old dick. Waist down. He then quickly said 'sorry that wasn't for you.' I messaged him back saying please don't ever send me anything like that again. He proceeded to delete the image, and said 'no, I'll leave the rest to your imagination ;)'. I then said 'be glad I didn't see it.' I did, I just didn't want him to know that. He then offered to send it again so I could get another look. I then blocked him and haven't heard from either of them since.

I told my DH who was furious. We kept it to ourselves as the family are big drinkers and can do no wrong.

I received a call last night, with a furious aunt on the phone. Saying how selfish we are not to facilitate a relationship with them and our 4 year old DD. That I am selfish, I manipulate everybody and that I have taken their precious god son and nephew away. I was aghast at some of the things they said, but I ended the call and told them not to contact me again. DH has gone apeshit and has my back completely.
His stance is to send her the screenshots or the messages, with a short 'this is why we aren't comfortable around all of you, as well as the alcohol' and block. I am tempted to do this, as the names I were called last night and the things said were unforgivable. I would also want to know if I was her that her husband was sending dick pics to people 40 years his junior!

AIBU to send the messages and be done? Or is this asking for trouble? At advice please. Thank you!

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peanutmother · 12/11/2024 18:42

She is upset you have cut them out

She deserves to know why

Don't protect the slease

LlynTegid · 12/11/2024 18:35

I hope the police are supportive and justice is done. I am glad to read of your DH being supportive.

alwaysontheloo · 12/11/2024 18:34

Dontlletmedownbruce · 11/11/2024 14:01

If you send the pics then you are the one sending a dick pic and you are almost as bad. Also the original was intended for private use. It may have genuinely gone to you in error and maybe someone asked for one. By forwarding this to a group you would be way overstepping a line morally and possibly legally.

Maybe tell the uncle why you don't see him by voicemail or message. Up to you if you decide to tell his wife too. She sounds awful anyhow. After that abuse I don't think you need an explanation as to why. I think on balance you or DH tell her that her behaviour was out of order and let him know why you want nothing to do with him.

Are you for real? This 60 year old married uncle of OP's husband sends photos of his cock and you're out here playing Devil's advocate that maybe it WAS for someone else (who? Not his own wife presumably!)

The original was intended for private use? 😂

As if OP would be just as bad if she forwards on his skanky messages to his own wife! Wouldn't you want to know if it was your DH?

Hopelessinhomecounties · 12/11/2024 18:33

Get your husband to send them. It’s his family. But 💯 send them.

JawsCushion · 12/11/2024 18:30

I am glad you've realised it was sent intentionally as that is 100% obvious.

LilasPrettyCafe · 12/11/2024 18:29

Do you have a Ring (cctv) doorbell at your home? I’d recommend getting one if not so should anyone appear at your door (or try to damage your property) it’s all recorded (plus you can avoid opening the door to these abusers).

Plus if anyone else your family/friends circle tries to make excuses for their vile behaviour, make it clear you’re not going to defend your actions in response to two abusers.

tommyhoundmum · 12/11/2024 18:26

Be careful, alcoholics can be vengeful and agressive. Yes to letting your husband show the pics to your sister-in-law personally

L0bstersLass · 12/11/2024 18:24

Concretejungle1 · 12/11/2024 17:36

Tell them about the unwanted dick pic also op!
these people need to be far away your family and the public..

@5FeetToBeExact Defintely do what you can to get the police to take it seriously. So pleased your husband managed to record the call.
Do also tell them the background re: the dick pic too, it's critical that they understand that.
Good luck to you.

Ivyiris · 12/11/2024 18:24

I would what a scumbag

Treesandsheepeverywhere · 12/11/2024 18:17

Who's threatening, uncle, aunt or both?

cornflakecrunchie · 12/11/2024 18:15

Wow, I'm so sorry you have all this going on, @5FeetToBeExact
I hope it all soon blows over & you have PEACE.

H0210zero · 12/11/2024 18:01

Just imagine if your child had picked up your phone. I'd not only let her know I'd also make it clear that if anything else.like that ever happens you will be informing the police. That man shouldn't be around you or your kids. So you are totally right to be livid

Alexaremovethenotifications · 12/11/2024 18:00

Depending on when that was sent it’s a criminal offence.

Cut contact, thank goodness your husband is decent.

Henrysotherwoman · 12/11/2024 17:52

Holy shit ... good for you both for reporting them. Hope you're OK. Keep a record of everything, sounds like you might need to. Take care.

Iceboy80 · 12/11/2024 17:51

I'm a male and find this totally crazy that people behave this way, who even sends a nude picture to someone. Just cut them out, I cut ANYONE out who causes regular undue stress, I work in a stressful environment so don't need it and have a sister who has never worked and causes so much drama and is a pisshead and drug taker and my mother consistently justified it (a enabler) so for my own peace I cut my sister, mother and father (even before this) out for a few years now just cut them out, block their numbers and forget about them. Simple.

StarCourt · 12/11/2024 17:48

Good for you for now calling them out and reporting

JadziaD · 12/11/2024 17:46

I'm gobsmacked everyone isn't mortified! I'm sorry you're going through this! I assume the wife is accusing you of lying/making it up/leading him on etc?

Projectme · 12/11/2024 17:45

Christ almighty. What is the matter with people?! Keep recording whenever you answer the phone. Make sure the police take this seriously!

Concretejungle1 · 12/11/2024 17:36

Tell them about the unwanted dick pic also op!
these people need to be far away your family and the public..

CaptainBenson · 12/11/2024 17:30

Oh jeez just read the thread and seen your update op. You've definitely made the right call.

I must say it makes a refreshing change to see a dh that has your back and sees his family for what they are.

Glad you can all stay away from them going forwards.

Recording calls if you have to answer is a good idea.

MugPlate · 12/11/2024 17:29

In my experience, these types always escalate. There’s no way they accept being wrong, so escalation is the only option.
Sorry, but as you say, good to know you made right decision.
Have you got home security?

Ginkypig · 12/11/2024 17:21

Well you expected something so at least you had started to prepare yourself.

i am disgusted but sadly not surprised after everything you have wrote so far.

do not drop this, insist the police take this forward and tell them about the picture also.

well done for recording, keep doing that. Make sure you have a record of everything but also I want you to start writing down every time (with the date and time) they call or message or any other contact etc so you have a list to show police etc it shows the reality and the severity better than saying it to someone.

Can you buy a cheap 2nd phone and give the only the hospital that number so you know if it rings you can answer safely?

grumpygrape · 12/11/2024 17:17

With any luck thd Muppets will phone while the Police are with you. I hope they are able to do something and, obviously, hope you stay safe 🤗

Frieda2024 · 12/11/2024 17:16

Oh no, op. 🥺 They are absolutely vile. Good it was recorded and hopefully the police will be able to warn them or something. Absolutely horrible for you.

heldinadream · 12/11/2024 17:15

Bloody he'll @5FeetToBeExact! That's shocking behaviour from them. I hope the police take it seriously and tell them to cease and desist in no uncertain terms.
Terrible people. Take care of yourself, won't you?

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