We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Am I right to be annoyed.

1568101124

Comments

  • Hazel_
    Hazel_ Posts: 154 Forumite
    I never thought of it that way. I don't know if I could make the call though.
  • snozberry
    snozberry Posts: 1,200 Forumite
    Hazel_ wrote: »
    I never thought of it that way. I don't know if I could make the call though.

    The thing is, you don't mess about when vulnerable children/adults are concerned. If you have any doubts, you have to do something about it. You have to consider the impact that her behaviour is having on the children. Stay involved in their lives and develop a thick skin where her toxic comments are concerned.
  • Hazel_
    Hazel_ Posts: 154 Forumite
    I know. I could raise concerns and they wouldn't say its me would they?

    How could I stay involved though if my sister will block me?
  • snozberry
    snozberry Posts: 1,200 Forumite
    No, it's confidential and, should she suspect and confront you about it it, lie and deny all knowledge.

    As for seeing her children then take leaf out of her book and turn up unannounced. Chances are her anger will wear off soon. I mean, I guess that this is the first time that you have stood up to her so she is bound to be annoyed. Also, she needs you more than you need her right now.
  • getmore4less
    getmore4less Posts: 46,882 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper I've helped Parliament
    Hazel_ wrote: »
    I will be.

    Round here ALL Chinese take outs taste the same (A number 33 is the same in all take outs and all taste the same)

    You can't get a good indian round here for love nor money. There are those Pizza Kebabs, Curry places but they are awful :(

    I would move.
  • amus
    amus Posts: 5,635 Forumite
    OP I may be wrong but I sense an underlying tone in your post which suggests you have concerns for your nieces welfare.

    You mention she drops her kids in favour of a new boyfriend, that she would rather spend her money on vodka, that she wanted you to have her kids in the day so she can 'continue the party', and that you dread to think what she will do with them today.

    This is not normal parenting behaviour and if I knew somebody was acting like this with kids around I would involve social services.
  • Hazel_
    Hazel_ Posts: 154 Forumite
    I am very concerned if I am honest. I rang the council number for her area and got through to the "emergency team" who took details and will pass the details on.

    I know its the right thing to do
  • snozberry
    snozberry Posts: 1,200 Forumite
    Hazel_ wrote: »
    I am very concerned if I am honest. I rang the council number for her area and got through to the "emergency team" who took details and will pass the details on.

    I know its the right thing to do

    Good! It might be an idea to invest in a cheap exercise book and to write (and date) all of your concerns down.
  • Hazel_
    Hazel_ Posts: 154 Forumite
    I've been writing them on the computer. Just hope she doesn't know its me.
  • go_cat
    go_cat Posts: 2,509 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    op your sisters behaviour is outrageous. Having a go at you for feeding the girls when she dumped them on you with no notice

    Selfish does not even cover what she has done.
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.5K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.2K Spending & Discounts
  • 245K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 600.6K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.4K Life & Family
  • 258.8K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.