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Cut off by sisters, aibu for not telling me them a family member has died?

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Wickedxx · 08/05/2019 19:02

To explain my relationship with my sisters would take weeks so I'll cut it short. I've always been the odd one out with my sisters but since my mum died 3 years ago we have had no relationship whatsoever. I was always made to feel like I wasn't good enough was the main reason. Since cutting off from them my mental health has massively improved. They have always been a poisonous influence on my life.

Since my mum died they have also made no attempt to contact my aunt and uncle (both in their 80s). That included no thank yous for gifts to their children. I have kept in regular contact with them and they have watched my sons grow up.

Anyway my aunt called me today to let me know that one of our uncles had passed away.

They didn't live locally so only really saw him at family parties, weddings etc

As they have made no attempts to keep in touch with my elderly aunt and uncle (they were like grandparents to us growing up) am i being unreasonable thinking they have no right to be told about my other uncles passing?

I have blocked them on all social media and messaging so the only way I can let them know Is by passing a message through a mutual acquaintance.

What do you mumsnetters think?

OP posts:
SleepingSloth · 09/05/2019 06:52

Sorry to here about your uncle.

I wouldn't bother telling them. If they were interested they would have kept in touch and would know. I'm quite hard about these things though. I feel no loyalty or duty to do anything for my so called family members that I don't speak to. I also wouldn't feel guilty for not telling them.

endofthelinefinally · 09/05/2019 07:53

Talk to your aunt.
It is her choice who she wants to inform.
None of us on here know all the information.
You can offer to inform your sisters if your aunt wants you to do so.
If there is a risk of bad behaviour at the funeral or any sort of scene, that would be best avoided.
It is your aunt's last goodbye to her husband. Nothing should be allowed to taint or spoil that.
So it is your aunt's decision.

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