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To have told my sister she was unprofessional and inappropriate? * [Content warning: concerns baby loss]

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Girlsonahill · 02/07/2026 23:36

Without being completely outing, part of my sister's job involves going into lots of people's homes. We have a group whatsapp chat with our mum and although not the closest of sisters, generally talk most days get along fine. Today she posted a short video she filmed of a picture someone had up on their wall of their deceased baby and simply captioned "it's dead". This person was unaware she did this. I was horrified. gently told her I thought it was inappropriate and really unprofessional and I got a barrage of abuse back saying I was being judgemental and did I think I was the moral police. My mum said nothing presumably to keep the peace. She has form for being unable to accept any type of criticism but now I'm left feeling like I'm in the wrong and shouldn't have said anything. AIBU?

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fatphalange · 03/07/2026 11:57

Has she always been a psychopathic cunt or did she turn into one overnight? I’d be steering clear of her, she is clearly not normal or reasonable in her judgement.

bettyrubble99 · 03/07/2026 11:57

Girlsonahill · 03/07/2026 11:17

For clarification I did actually challenge her response and let her know I was utterly disgusted. She told me its the most judgmental thing she's ever been sent and sent me a laughing face. She absolutely refuses to accept any accountability and she's always been this way. She is fiercely competitive, hates being wrong and unfortunately I hate to say it about my own sister, thinks everyone around her is beneath her

Then send it all to her work. Then tell her and say "let's hope they have your sense of humour and not mine". She sounds utterly abhorrent and i'd absolutely wipe the smile of her smug little face.

Girlsonahill · 03/07/2026 11:55

Nofeckingway · 03/07/2026 11:43

She probably thought that just sending it to you and your mother she would be safe . The fact you told her how unacceptable it is has put her on the defensive and she is trying to justify herself instead of just admitting that you are right .

Yes this. I think it's a combination of genuinely not being able to sympathise with people who've lost a baby and lack of awareness of why someone would want their picture on their wall. Also I believe she does it for attention. Most of the things she messages us are somewhat outrageous/ out the norm/ belittling of other people in order to garner attention. She's had a lot/continues to get a lot of attention from my parents/her partner so I'm not sure if this has contributed to the way she is

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Harrriet · 03/07/2026 11:52

My beautiful ds2 died at 7months old. Justi reading this has made me cry.. Some people just shouldn't be allowed to care for others.

Stillreadingalot · 03/07/2026 11:51

She may technically have consent to take photographs/videos of the interiors of peoples homes but that consent us for the purpose of marketing the property for sale or rent. The sharing of photos/videos fir any other purpose is likely to be a breach of data protection so you could (and should) report her to the information commissioner.

Hee behaviour is really unprofessional and she is showing a complete disregard for the privacy and security of her clients.

CaesarAugusta · 03/07/2026 11:50

You should have commented as soon as she started sending pictures from inside people's homes, it's obviously a serious invasion of privacy. Does she post any of this more widely? If so, I would send her employers a link.

GrumpyButOk · 03/07/2026 11:50

Girlsonahill · 03/07/2026 08:27

She sends a lot of videos of different things from inside people's homes. She usually sends harmless videos/photos to us saying how dirty this is etc but I feel like this crossed a line

Every single video crossed a line. She is breaching the trust of every person whose house she enters.

godmum56 · 03/07/2026 11:48

LastoneYawning · 03/07/2026 11:36

Keeping the peace is how people feel emboldened to keep behaving badly. Keep the peace at what cost?

Well done for calling this out. She might not have liked the feedback but she will think twice now.

I would go as far as to report it to her employer. If she is providing a service in people homes, they must be vulnerable in some way. How can the public trust services if this behaviour goes unchecked? Well done. You did the right thing.

she's an estate agent. Not that excuses it in any way

godmum56 · 03/07/2026 11:47

REP22 · 03/07/2026 11:24

Again - please report her (anonymously if you can) here: National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Teams - National Trading Standards . I believe you must. These poor people have already lost their baby. For someone to use their home, their loss and their privacy for clicks'n'giggles is inhuman and will cause immense suffering. Don't be the person who knows about this and does nothing. Please.

Totally agree. The laughing about the state of people's houses should be enough this is RIGHT over the top.

Namechangeforthisdilemma1 · 03/07/2026 11:46

Girlsonahill · 03/07/2026 11:17

For clarification I did actually challenge her response and let her know I was utterly disgusted. She told me its the most judgmental thing she's ever been sent and sent me a laughing face. She absolutely refuses to accept any accountability and she's always been this way. She is fiercely competitive, hates being wrong and unfortunately I hate to say it about my own sister, thinks everyone around her is beneath her

Related or not, why would you want such a horrible person in your life? I would threaten to send screenshots to the company she works for (or if she owns the business then I would tell NTSELAT)

then block and get this toxicity out of your life!!!

godmum56 · 03/07/2026 11:46

Lexy2345 · 03/07/2026 11:35

What a horrific thing to do. Is she a healthcare worker? She should find another job. That poor family.

self employed estate agent.

godmum56 · 03/07/2026 11:45

Tauranga · Today 10:22
Inmyuggs · Today 00:10
Tell her to her boss and the person who's privacy and trust she broke.
What a utter bitch.
Really?

yes really

Victorius19 · 03/07/2026 11:44

I have a photo of my stillborn son next to my bed, so he's the first and last thing that I see everyday. I would be utterly broken hearted if someone took a photo and was sharing it with people I didn't know, it is such a personal thing.

People's homes are their safe spaces. Your sister is being very very unkind here at best.

Amybelle88 · 03/07/2026 11:44

She sounds like an utter dickhead, what a horrible thing to do.

Nofeckingway · 03/07/2026 11:43

She probably thought that just sending it to you and your mother she would be safe . The fact you told her how unacceptable it is has put her on the defensive and she is trying to justify herself instead of just admitting that you are right .

Passingthrough123 · 03/07/2026 11:41

She deserves to lose her job.

LastoneYawning · 03/07/2026 11:39

If me calling out your bad behaviour offends you… stop behaving badly!!

I’m angry at your sister OP. How dare she attack you? The healthy and correct response is ‘Do you know what, you are right. I won’t do that again. Thanks for feeling able to say it.’

thisandthats · 03/07/2026 11:38

LastoneYawning · 03/07/2026 11:36

Keeping the peace is how people feel emboldened to keep behaving badly. Keep the peace at what cost?

Well done for calling this out. She might not have liked the feedback but she will think twice now.

I would go as far as to report it to her employer. If she is providing a service in people homes, they must be vulnerable in some way. How can the public trust services if this behaviour goes unchecked? Well done. You did the right thing.

The mum's probably scared if she gets on the wrong side of her she'll un-alive her for the inheritance when the time comes. I'd also be scared if I'd bred what is clearly a psychopath.

thisandthats · 03/07/2026 11:37

Girlsonahill · 03/07/2026 11:17

For clarification I did actually challenge her response and let her know I was utterly disgusted. She told me its the most judgmental thing she's ever been sent and sent me a laughing face. She absolutely refuses to accept any accountability and she's always been this way. She is fiercely competitive, hates being wrong and unfortunately I hate to say it about my own sister, thinks everyone around her is beneath her

She sounds like she has a personality disorder. Good thing she's a woman, if she was a bloke I bet she'd have a side line in serial murder.

MyDayMyWay · 03/07/2026 11:36

That is really really awful

LastoneYawning · 03/07/2026 11:36

Girlsonahill · 02/07/2026 23:49

Because she genuinely made me feel like I was overreacting. My mum said nothing, and although my partner agreed it was an awful thing to do, said I shouldn't have said anything to keep the peace

Keeping the peace is how people feel emboldened to keep behaving badly. Keep the peace at what cost?

Well done for calling this out. She might not have liked the feedback but she will think twice now.

I would go as far as to report it to her employer. If she is providing a service in people homes, they must be vulnerable in some way. How can the public trust services if this behaviour goes unchecked? Well done. You did the right thing.

Lexy2345 · 03/07/2026 11:35

What a horrific thing to do. Is she a healthcare worker? She should find another job. That poor family.

IStillHearTheWaves · 03/07/2026 11:33

Cheeseandolivesplease · 03/07/2026 11:07

@IStillHearTheWavesAnother poster than seems incapable of intelligent debate without using a swear word.

Wow, sue me.

I'm beginning to think you're just trip-trapping here.

nomas · 03/07/2026 11:32

Cheeseandolivesplease · 03/07/2026 11:06

@Ponoka7 I have worked with many, many autistic people as part of my job role (24 years in) who don't understand the finality of death.
But as another poster has rightly said, OP has confirmed sister is not neurodivergent.
So it's a moot point.

@Cheeseandolivesplease Does your job also not involve retracting your words when you're wrong?! You’ve misattributed someone else’s words to me and not corrected it. 🤔

Kerry242 · 03/07/2026 11:27

Reply - I said what I said - deal with it. You're shouting at the wind.

Then leave an annoying emoji like this one 😌

Then mute the chat and let her scream at no one.

She sounds like psychopath - like honestly, who does that??

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