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Husband had an affair and now a baby with my baby sister

My sister moved in with my husband and I a little over a year ago because things at home (she lived with my parents) were getting really stressful. I welcomed her happily, she is the sibling that I am closest to; instead of paying rent, she offered to help me take care of my 3 young children, 5 and under. After a couple of months I noticed that she and my husband were overly friendly but paid it little mind. After a few months passed, I was out with friends one night and not due home until the next morning; I was unable to sleep well and decided to come home early... to find her asleep in my bed with my husband! I asked how long it had been going on and he said about 6 months. He moved out a few days later and she was kicked out immediatly.  Two months later, I found out that they were expecting a child and would be moving in together. After going to court, I was granted custody  and he got sunday visits. The baby has been born and now my older daughter (6) isn't comfortable going to his house for visits, I don't know what to do. She skipped her last 3 visits but he reminds me that I am in contemp if I don't send her since visits are court ordered. Also, how do I react to this situation? She is my sister and I have to see her often and he is their father so we too see each other often. I want the kids to accept their new brother/cousin because there is nothing that can be done now but I also don't want them to think that what their dad and aunt did is okay. Any advice please

by mommmmy   1 Post 
Posted on 3/13/2009 9:48 AM
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Oh my.  So sorry to hear.  What a nightmare situation!  This is time to rise above and do the right thing.  Maybe your daughter can explain to her father that she is uncomfortable and let her dad decide whether he wants to force the situation.  In the end you have to support the visitation.  I hope you can find peace with your sister as well. Good luck!
by cafecrunch   4 Posts
Posted on 3/16/2009 11:57 AM
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wow, how sad, but you must listen to spaz she know the laws and your ex can take you back to court.. my ex did that to me. so let her go and like everyone else said get her into therapy. she will feel much better in the long run.. good luck and keep posting here that will make you feel better too..
keep in touch

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by cherbear   5182 Posts
Posted on 3/13/2009 5:59 PM
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I agree with everyone above.  Let your daughter see your ex.  The only way she's going to learn who he really is is by spending time with him and if this disrupts her life or habits, take her to a therapist.
by KV   428 Posts
Posted on 3/13/2009 5:50 PM
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First off - as hard as it is on your daughter, you have to send her on the visitation - if you don't, it opens it up to him getting even MORE time, or worst case, custody of her due to your alienation.

Get your daughter into therapy - if he ever tries to modify custody to get more time you will have the therapist to testify as to how your daughter could or couldn't handle it.
by spaznskitz   7745 Posts
Posted on 3/13/2009 3:57 PM
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hi mommmy,

i think you should take you child to a shrink - it does help i took my oldest son to one and it help me so much - 

hope things get better :)
by aceanita12   282 Posts
Posted on 3/13/2009 10:10 AM
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