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

258 replies

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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thelongesday · 03/07/2026 10:51

That sort of extreme lack of empathy has got to be suggesting a personality disorder surely? That's not normal at all is it? You say she has other narcissistic traits and her response to being called out over this is typical. NPD is much more prevalent than people appreciate, 1 in a 100 of the population are diagnosed, but most aren't - 1 in 20 (or more) likely to be the prevalence in the general population.

The problem is OP that you will never get accountability from her by calling out her behaviour. She will always be the victim, you mum has obviously learnt this - and as your approach was very gentle I expect you probably have too. You weren't wrong to do it, but it was never going to get the response you'd hope for.

omghereistrouble · 03/07/2026 10:46

her client would be gutted to know this. its a private personal photo and does not need her judgement. She should lose her job over this and it is such an invasion of this persons privacy. losing a child should not be something to mock

TheAmberKoala · 03/07/2026 10:44

Why on earth would she have done that. How utterly nasty!

PetulaGordeno · 03/07/2026 10:42

She should not be doing the job. People are sacked for less. Absolutely disgusting and also upsetting for you to have to see.
She sounds unhinged.

bettyrubble99 · 03/07/2026 10:42

What is all this "gently" telling someone who is been an absolute odious cretin? If it had been my sister, they'd be no 'gently' telling her anything. I'd also reported her to whoever she works for. Poor woman having her dead baby shared about like it's a picture of a plate of food. Sick little witch.

HolyHannah · 03/07/2026 10:39

Cheeseandolivesplease · 02/07/2026 23:45

That is disgusting, OP. My job involves working within homes too and I would never even consider taking photos of anything within their private property. Unprofessional. And to say that about a baby who has passed? Shocking. Please tell me she doesn't work with vulnerable people or children?
Is your sister autistic and so perhaps doesn't understand social boundaries?

Edited

That's offensive to autistic people!

That's disgusting and I'd actually report her to her employer if she's in a caring role (social worker, OT, carer, housing officer etc).

Onmytod24 · 03/07/2026 10:38

Girlsonahill · 03/07/2026 10:00

To those saying send her this thread. I'm more than happy enough to do this, but I honestly think she would a.) laugh and b.) quite enjoy the attention

Has something happened to your sister to make her so shut off from normal human feelings? Perhaps we should feel sorry for her.

IStillHearTheWaves · 03/07/2026 10:37

Cheeseandolivesplease · 03/07/2026 10:28

@nomas Well we don't need all the swearing now, do we?
I work wirh neurodiverse people as an integral part of my job and also have an autistic brother who struggles to understand certain social rules and the "gravity" of passing away.
Surely you know autism is a very wide ranging spectrum? Just because you understand doesn't mean everyone else does.

We don't need policing either, thanks.

Taking umbridge with someone's language but not with the vile actions that provoked that response?

What is wrong with people?

IStillHearTheWaves · 03/07/2026 10:35

Absolutely outrageous.

nomas · 03/07/2026 10:33

Cheeseandolivesplease · 03/07/2026 10:28

@nomas Well we don't need all the swearing now, do we?
I work wirh neurodiverse people as an integral part of my job and also have an autistic brother who struggles to understand certain social rules and the "gravity" of passing away.
Surely you know autism is a very wide ranging spectrum? Just because you understand doesn't mean everyone else does.

Erm, did you mean to @ me? All I said was fair enough.

BMW58 · 03/07/2026 10:29

Honestly if it was my sister I'd be cutting all contact forever.

Cheeseandolivesplease · 03/07/2026 10:28

@nomas Well we don't need all the swearing now, do we?
I work wirh neurodiverse people as an integral part of my job and also have an autistic brother who struggles to understand certain social rules and the "gravity" of passing away.
Surely you know autism is a very wide ranging spectrum? Just because you understand doesn't mean everyone else does.

AWeeCupOfTeaAndAnIndividualFruitTrifle · 03/07/2026 10:28

rolloverbeethoven · 03/07/2026 09:58

She has no children. Yes, I think we could have guessed this.

To be fair, I think the vast majority of people - whether they have/want children of their own or not - would very clearly understand that parents who lose a baby will be devastated and heartbroken, and won't just see their loss as 'a bit of a laugh', like this vile woman clearly does.

Iamnotalemming · 03/07/2026 10:25

Your sister's behaviour is revolting. I hope that one day she will mature enough to be ashamed of herself.

gingercat02 · 03/07/2026 10:25

She should be reported for this, total breach of confidentiality and lack of respect.
Disgusting
Also FYI pp being ND does not make you a dick!

nomas · 03/07/2026 10:25

Cheeseandolivesplease · 03/07/2026 10:23

@nomas It was one of the first things I asked!!! 😀

Fair enough, I missed that.

TY78910 · 03/07/2026 10:24

Yeah that’s dreadful. I’d be furious if I caught wind of someone making fun of a DC I lost. You can make fun of a couch, not an incident. Your sister was unprofessional but also childish. I’d expect that kind of joke from a teenager.

DavidStopActingLikeADisgruntledPelican · 03/07/2026 10:24

Cheeseandolivesplease · 02/07/2026 23:45

That is disgusting, OP. My job involves working within homes too and I would never even consider taking photos of anything within their private property. Unprofessional. And to say that about a baby who has passed? Shocking. Please tell me she doesn't work with vulnerable people or children?
Is your sister autistic and so perhaps doesn't understand social boundaries?

Edited

Oh give over. As someone who lives in a household of ND people, it really fucking irks me when this line gets trotted out about people with autism being insensitive and frankly nasty people.

The OP’s sister is a cunt. She’s a cunt because she’s a cunt.

Cheeseandolivesplease · 03/07/2026 10:23

@nomas It was one of the first things I asked!!! 😀

Tauranga · 03/07/2026 10:22

Inmyuggs · 03/07/2026 00:10

Tell her to her boss and the person who's privacy and trust she broke.
What a utter bitch.

Really?

nomas · 03/07/2026 10:22

Cheeseandolivesplease · 03/07/2026 10:21

@nomas Because some people understand that neurodiverse people may see the world a different way?
OP has since clarified that sister is not neurodiverse so we can rule this out.
It is simply a case of unacceptable behaviour here.

So why not ask her if her sister is neurodiverse first? I'm ND too, are you now going to womansplain ND to me too.

godmum56 · 03/07/2026 10:22

she routinely shares picture of people's homes and is rude about them? Why did you EVER go along with this?

Cheeseandolivesplease · 03/07/2026 10:21

@nomas Because some people understand that neurodiverse people may see the world a different way?
OP has since clarified that sister is not neurodiverse so we can rule this out.
It is simply a case of unacceptable behaviour here.

grumpygrape · 03/07/2026 10:18

Does she have something on her website or in a contract with sellers to say how their data will be stored and used ? I'd bet the farm there's nothing in there about sharing on my family social media group.