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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

To not help my mum out.

39 replies

Spaceboundeminem · 12/10/2014 17:38

I asked to borrow money because DH messed up the tax credits renewal and she said no. Ok that's fine she said she isn't doing me any favours by helping. Whenever I ask her to look after my dc because I am busy she says no. If she does look after them I usually get a phonecall within two hours telling me to get home because she can't handle them anymore.

Well she forgets that since I was 15 I have looked after my sister for her to work. I have done this regardless as to whether it interferes with my plans. Whether I am ill. Or whether I have just given birth.

So Aibu to think that as she thinks I need to learn to stop relying on her for the meagre amount of help she gives then she needs to lead by example and look after her own daughter. My DH also does all her diy free of charge.

The only problem is I will miss my sister terribly so am I biting off my own nose disputed my face. Or should she learn that you only get what you are willing to give.

I look after my sister daily taking and picking up from school. I look after her when she is ill. Have stayed in hospital overnight with her many times (she is a self harmer) and she sleeps over mine every Saturday and Sunday night for my mum to work. I do all this free of charge disputed the fact I have bipolar 1 and a severely disabled dd.

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DogsinBoots · 12/10/2014 20:53

Please excusey grammar am posting from a phone.

MrsDeVere · 12/10/2014 20:56

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chanie44 · 12/10/2014 21:00

I have no experience of SS, but I bet social services didn't say 'home or care'. I wouldn't tske your mums word for it - may be worth exploring, if it's what your sister needs and you can provide the support she needs.

wannabestressfree · 12/10/2014 21:06

I wouldn't take your mothers word for that. Maybe gain some advice?

TheysayIamparanoid · 12/10/2014 21:07

OP - can you speak to SS yourself?

wannabestressfree · 12/10/2014 21:09

Social services struggle to place children with mental health problems so I would have thought if it was in your capabilities they would be glad of your help. Stay strong you are doing a good thing. Cut back on the other stuff though.

Spaceboundeminem · 12/10/2014 21:24

Thank you I will contact ss and ask myself to see how the land lays.

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MrsMook · 12/10/2014 21:31

I'm no expert, but my understanding is that SS would rather place care within the family where possible.

Maintain what you do for your sister for the benefit of your relationship, but ditch anything extra for your mother.

PiperIsOrange · 12/10/2014 21:38

I think social services would take into consideration by what your sister wants.

backbystealth · 12/10/2014 22:09

Good luck Space, I hope it works out. Keep posting if it helps you get your thoughts together - you are a good person x

Spaceboundeminem · 13/10/2014 07:49

Something I would like advice on if it can be given without judgement. As I am sure posters are aware it is quite common for sexual abuse victim to have sex earlier.

Well my sister confided in me that she was having sex with her long term boyfriend aged 14, but wasn't always using condoms.

At this point she was a week late so we did a test and I took her to put her on the depo injection. Obviously I really don't want her having sex. But she was doing it anyway without protection.
I sat her down and explained all about stds and that she should still use a condom. I got loads of condoms and kept them in my house saying she can use it any time.

Does anyone have advice on what I have missed?

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DogsinBoots · 13/10/2014 08:56

I think you have handled the situation very well regarding your sisters sexual activity. I would have done exactly the same. Maybe discussing if she is having six for the right reasons? Ie not being pressured into it in any way.
My daughter was sexual active at 14 (no history of abuse in her case) and I did exactly what you have.
I would also suggest you speak with ss regarding your sister living full time with you. I wouldn't take your mum's word on it.

Spaceboundeminem · 13/10/2014 17:07

Thank you dogsinboots I will speak with social services again I am on away at the moment but will do so when I return.

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wantstolickwilliamgraham · 13/10/2014 19:29

I think you handled it very well with your sister, if teens want sex they will have it. Perhaps mention the idea of STD checking? She knows her history but is she sure on his? Or at least in the context of having different partners, being a good idea to check both of you but still use contraception.

Other then that I'd say consent as well.

Your mum sounds like she uses your love and worry for your sister as a weapon to get what she wants and behave liike less of a mum to both of you. Definitely speak to SS.

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