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AIBU as my dh says I am

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reachingbreakingpoint · 05/05/2011 19:07

In January my mother compromised my dd's saftey by releasing details to people she shouldn't have. I informed school, went balistic told her I wasn't happy, and if she did it again I would not have anything more to do with her.

In March the people contacted her again she was putting a lot of pressure on me, to relase information I said no very forcefully, and again reiterated she would be out of my life.

My dad who separated from my mum 20 years ago and has not spoken to her in those 20 years, was so angry at her stupidty, he asked for her number and phoned her up, and told her that what she was suggesting was idiotic. My sister phoned her and said she was being idiotic, even my mother's own husband (who i don't get on with normally) told her she was being idiotic.

We all hoped she'd get the message with noone thinking it was a good idea.

Roll forward to today, she called me to say they have been in contact again and that I am being unreasonable not to give what they request. I was at work and therefore was calmly forceful, she told me I was being unreasonable and hung up on me.

Now my question bit - all previously has been done via phone calls. I want to write a letter explaining why I am saying no, and advising her that as this is the 3rd time I don't want anything further to do with her.

My dh says I'm being unreasonable on all counts (not the sharing of information part) but that I shouldn't send letter, and that I shouldn't cut her out of our lives 'as she is your mother'.

AIBU and any advice how to get it through to the woman?

OP posts:
Pollyanna80 · 06/05/2011 23:40

Hi OP, firstly wow what a mess. Secondly- if the biological family are trying to contact your DD then you can go to court and get a decree that forbids them from making contact (this depends on the circumstances of the adoption). You would be well within your rights to contact the police and say you fear for your daughters safety and see what they suggest. They will definitely help you. Also, I would suggest you contact a lawyer and tell them what's going on and they could arrange a meeting with you and your mum together during with the lawyer could outline the problems that your mum is causing, the impact that it's having on you and your DD and the potential danger to your DD as well. The solicitor may decide to end it with informing her that if she continues doing it a gagging order could be put in place to prevent her from doing this again without major consequences.

You need to go to the police OP. they will help you and you'll feel calmer and safe.

Inertia · 07/05/2011 22:21

Surely if your mother is contravening a court order to keep the details secret she is acting in contempt of court ? I'd be inclined to see a solicitor, and also to raise the issue with the police if you fear for the safety of you or your family.

The blackmail is an offence too, and another issue to raise with the police / solicitor. I wouldn't be keen to maintain a close relationship with a relative whi blackmailed my family TBH.

chipmonkey · 07/05/2011 22:47

Was the adoption within the family? Because I could see how that would be difficult for your mother. . But she should be putting her dgd's safety first regardless. Agree with others that you should contact police and solicitor and have this thread deleted.

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