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Support needed regarding harrasment

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1tiredmummy568 · 18/07/2025 10:32

My MIL has started harassing my husband with calls and messages during work hours to try and get his attention and get him to respond to her after he stopped responding to messages. He has told her how the messages make him uncomfortable and to stop messaging him until he is ready to talk to her. His father has now got involved sending an email today during work hours even saying he can drive down and visit which has now scared me that he will. My husband and I have a problematic relationship with them after having a child and them not being interested or responsive to being involved. They then ignored me and my daughter and started to arrange visits with my husband separately away from our home so they wouldnt have to see us. My husband kept letting them know that if they wanted to see him they would have to do so with his family. They have been ignoring requests so my husband decided to focus on family here and work. The harrasment became worse after he told them to stop and put down a boundary. My husband is planning to respond to the email he got today when he is ready, reiterating his boundary to stop and that he will contact when ready. What would be the next step if this is still ignored?

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wizzywig · 18/07/2025 10:34

Is he up for saying he will call the police if they don't stop?

MissMoneyFairy · 18/07/2025 10:35

He can block them on his phone and emails and contact the police for harassment, what are they wanting to do that he's uncomfortable with?

vdbfamily · 18/07/2025 10:38

They can message whenever they like and he can choose when and whether to read their messages. Just because they send them in his work time does not mean he had to read it.

1tiredmummy568 · 18/07/2025 10:52

Originally messaging about the day and trying to guilt him into responding by asking him to respond and pestering if he doesnt. Asking for photos of our daughter when they have no interest in visiting her. Them(MIL and FIL) ignoring issues in the relationship is what makes him uncomfortable when he has attempted to talk to them about it. Messages dont feel genuine and upset him as not respectful or thoughtful to the fact he has a life at home with a wife child and job.

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MissMoneyFairy · 18/07/2025 11:01

Has he messaged saying I am asking you again to please cease contacting me, this is harassment, I may call you when I'm ready to talk. If it continues he blocks them and asks for police harassment advice, or cease and desist letter.

Shesellsseashellsnotinmystreet · 18/07/2025 11:05

He can block them on his phone or send their emails to spam and delete them unread..

1tiredmummy568 · 18/07/2025 11:17

@MissMoneyFairy hes planning on responding to his dads email with something of that nature after work. If it's not honered I will talk to him about reporting to the police. I think hes going to let them know he will block first. Thank you for the advise ❤

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