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Should I Allow My Child's Father's Sister to Be Apart of Our Lives Even Though the Father Is Not?
Advice, Relationships

Should I Allow My Child’s Father’s Sister to Be Apart of Our Lives Even Though the Father Is Not?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her child’s father’s sister. She says that the father of her unborn child “wants nothing to do with the child.” However, the child’s father’s sister learned through a mutual friend that this mom is expecting what is to be her niece. This aunt wants to be involved in the mom and child’s life, even though her brother (the child’s father) is not. The mom is unsure if this is wise, especially given that she has not met this woman. She still also holds a torch for the child’s father and worries involving his sister may be complicated emotionally.

My Kids Have No Grandparents, and It Makes Our Lives So Much Harder: Advice?
Advice, Extended Family, Relationships

My Kids Have No Grandparents, and It Makes Our Lives So Much Harder: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her struggle with the fact that her children have no grandparents. She says that all of her kids’ grandparents are deceased, except for her own mom who has mental health and addiction issues and who is not involved much in their lives. This mom is struggling, feeling like she lacks the “village” she desires to help make her family complete. She turns to other moms in the community, asking if anyone else has experienced similar or has any advice.

Am I Wrong to Be Upset with My Parents, Whom I Live with, for Inviting Company to the House During the Pandemic?
Advice, Extended Family, Parenting, Relationships

Am I Wrong to Be Upset with My Parents, Whom I Live with, for Inviting Company to the House During the Pandemic?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her family. She says she and her three kids and partner currently live with her parents in the parents’ home. Though she is grateful to her parents, she is also frustrated that her parents are constantly having company over during the pandemic, potentially exposing this mom, her partner, and her kids to the novel coronavirus.

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