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Aibu to tell me Sister about these pictures?

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UptownFuckYouUp · 11/04/2023 06:44

Posted in relationships but didn't get many answers, so posting here for traffic.

Bit of background to give you some context. I have two much older half Sisters, same Dad, different Mums. Dad was extremely physically, emotionally and verbally abusive when we were all growing up. I went a 5 year period without any contact with him and my Mum (my Mum because she knew most of the abuse was happening and did fuck all to stop it). But have low contact with them both now.
DSIS1 has a relationship with our Dad. DSIS2 cut contact with him last year after having her first baby. Because in her words "he has always been a danger to his 3 children and I also started feeling guilty with how he treated my Mum" I respect both my Sister's decisions.

Now for the issue. DSIS2 has a good relationship with her Mum as far as I am aware. She sends her pictures of her baby. All fine. But then her Mum sends these pictures to DSIS1, who sends them to my Dad. DSIS2 does not want my Dad to have pictures of the baby. My Dad has told me this himself. So I was expected to keep it hush hush about the pictures which I felt extremely guilty about. It's all come to a head with me tonight as my Dad has been badgering me to print a picture of my Nephew off onto a hard copy. I said no and told him I didn't want to do anything behind my Sister's back. I've now messaged DSIS2 to tell her that Dad has her Sons pictures and has been asking me to print them for him. Wibu to let her know? Worried about rocking the boat and it blowing up in my face, but I hated being made to keep a secret and felt my Sister should know

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Ingrowncrotchhair · 12/04/2023 06:44

Sortyourlifeout · 12/04/2023 06:38

You did the right thing.

Please end contact with your Dad. If he still makes you feel scared, the relationship is not worth it.

I'm so sorry you are going through that.

Absolutely did the right thing.
and agree with ending the relationship

UptownFuckYouUp · 12/04/2023 06:57

I agree that it may be time to end my relationship with him. I just don't even know how I would go about it. Write him a goodbye email/just go ghost? Etc

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Notfeelinglikemyselftoday · 12/04/2023 07:05

UptownFuckYouUp · 12/04/2023 06:57

I agree that it may be time to end my relationship with him. I just don't even know how I would go about it. Write him a goodbye email/just go ghost? Etc

I just stopped. And then took it one day at a time. You'll likely find he doesn't want to hear your reasoning

Sortyourlifeout · 12/04/2023 07:16

UptownFuckYouUp · 12/04/2023 06:57

I agree that it may be time to end my relationship with him. I just don't even know how I would go about it. Write him a goodbye email/just go ghost? Etc

I would write him a handwritten letter. Copy it so that you have a copy.

Set out, firmly but fairly, using bullet points all your reasons for going NC. Be absolutely honest but don't be rude.

Once it is in the post, block him from phone, email, etc.

You've got this. You are an amazing person and you don't need him in your life.

Proud of you for even considering going NC.

SunshineAndFizz · 12/04/2023 07:21

Of course you needed to tell her. You owe him nothing, and imagine how hurt she'd have been if she found out and they you knew.

I'd just start ghosting to be honest.

Veryverycalmnow · 12/04/2023 07:31

Well done for telling her. Hope you can find a way to distance yourself from your Dad.

UptownFuckYouUp · 12/04/2023 17:47

@notfeelinglikemyselftoday you're exactly right. Last time I tried to go no contact he was not interested in my reasoning at all.

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Notfeelinglikemyselftoday · 12/04/2023 19:28

It doesnt have to be a finite decision, you can decide that you need space from him for now. Doesn't mean it's forever.

Although you do have to be prepared for potential consequences, my NC did end up being final as he passed after 5 years, but I still think it was the right decision for me at the time.

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