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Called the police

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Highfivemum · 02/04/2025 10:41

Had a person contact me previously stating that we shared the same parent. It could be true as had a very difficult and complicated childhood and one which I don’t want to remember. My DB and I chose to ignore it. Two days ago had a visit from a person stating they were related. I shut the door in their face. It was a huge shock and triggered every bad memory though I understand I should have acted better. Yesterday the door went again and it was a different person who also stated they were family and could they talk. I again shut the door. DH was going to stay at home today but had a meeting he had to go to and as soon as DH left for work the door goes again and it is both of them. I shut the door again and I called the police. I know it is not a police issue but I literally am sitting here shaking. DH is on his way home and DB can’t be contacted as away on business. I feel crazy for calling the police and no idea what they will say to me but I was so worried and panicked. Anyone know what can be done. ? I don’t want to know these people
and have no idea how they have traced me and found out my address. It is a mess and I feel ill with worry.

OP posts:
DevilledEgg · 09/04/2025 21:55

mainecooncatonahottinroof · 09/04/2025 21:52

Fortunately we don't go around shooting people in this country as a general rule.

Not saying I agree with guns just there's a happy medium in the middle where people don't trespass and people are left in peace in their own homes

mainecooncatonahottinroof · 10/04/2025 00:06

Sometimes desperate people do desperate things that they might not in their right mind. It's not a reason to shoot them!

PopeJoan2 · 10/04/2025 08:27

I think this thread is really weird.

why start a thread about something you are determined not to engage with? What are you seeking? Advice? Surely not when you are so clear about what you want to do; to rant? You don’t want to talk about it, so no.

then what?

pinkdelight · 10/04/2025 09:52

PopeJoan2 · 10/04/2025 08:27

I think this thread is really weird.

why start a thread about something you are determined not to engage with? What are you seeking? Advice? Surely not when you are so clear about what you want to do; to rant? You don’t want to talk about it, so no.

then what?

She started the thread in a tense situation when she was freaking out. That's completely legit. Then she updated. She doesn't have to have 'wants' beyond that and when you say 'and then what?' what do you want? It's not a soap opera, she doesn't have to supply unfolding storylines to satisfy the audience.

PopeJoan2 · 10/04/2025 09:53

pinkdelight · 10/04/2025 09:52

She started the thread in a tense situation when she was freaking out. That's completely legit. Then she updated. She doesn't have to have 'wants' beyond that and when you say 'and then what?' what do you want? It's not a soap opera, she doesn't have to supply unfolding storylines to satisfy the audience.

Fair enough.

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