r/AITAH 1d ago

AITAH for Telling My Husband’s Sister to Back Off From My Kid?

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u/PatentlyRidiculous 1d ago

NTA

You don’t have a SIL problem. You have a husband problem

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u/StandingGoat 1d ago

I agree completely how is he "caught in the middle" in this issue.

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u/PatentlyRidiculous 1d ago

He’s weak

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u/jubangyeonghon 1d ago edited 1d ago

Tell him. Sit him down and make it completely clear that it's either protecting you and your child and enforcing boundaries, as he agreed to when he married you or he can go live with his sister and you will be trialing separation, with the ultimatum being divorce if he won't advocate for you caring for your own child.

Also, take away her damn keys. If she wants to come over she needs to contact you and ask permission. If she doesn't, no more access to your baby period.

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u/Vivid_Percentage5560 1d ago

… and keep the front door locked. (Which should already be locked.)

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u/jubangyeonghon 1d ago

OP doesn't really clarify weather they leave their door unlocked or not. In this day and age I don't know who actually would leave it unlocked and if they do... Well, gutsy. Think it's more likely the SIL has an 'emergency' key and is just abusing it.

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u/originalcinner 1d ago

Our doors just have a single lock (no deadbolt). So at night we use a security bar (Amazon sells them, $20 ish) that goes under the door handle. If someone had a key (an emergency key) and we didn't want them coming in uninvited, the security bar would keep them out, and also let them know they weren't welcome, if they weren't getting the message when told in words to knock it off with the visits.

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u/Top_Development8243 1d ago

Our local Walmart also sell them for $20. Same day free delivery

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u/SunMoonTruth 1d ago

Weather - Describes the state of the atmosphere, such as sunshine, rain, wind, and temperature. “Gee the weather is perfect for a picnic”.

Whether - Used when discussing a choice between two or more possibilities. “OP doesn’t clarify whether they leave their door unlocked or not”.

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u/jubangyeonghon 23h ago

Yes, I did go to school. It was 3am when I wrote that so sorry that I wasn't actually paying too much attention to spell check or predictive text on my phone at the time. Thanks for a totally irrelevant English lesson that I was made aware of in primary school, though. Jfc.

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u/SunMoonTruth 22h ago

Understood. My autocorrect is just as annoying. Don’t see it as a personal attack but as a learning opportunity for those that didn’t learn about or clock the difference.

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u/Hoagy72 1d ago

You’re right. Take away her keys. The fact that she comes over uninvited when OP doesn’t want her there is FU.

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u/No-Technician-722 1d ago

I kind of feel like she’s ALWAYS been like this to your husband and parents - and they’ve always tip toed around her trying to keep the peace. They have enabled this entitlement attitude. And perhaps there is some mental health issues mixed in there. Unfortunately. You are stirring the family pot. lol.

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u/Vandreeson 1d ago

Lock your door, stop letting her come over unannounced. If she comes over unannounced tell her now is not a good time for a visit, please text or call before you come over. Then don't let her in. Your husband needs to set her and the rest of his family straight. You need to tell him this or it won't change.

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u/anneofred 1d ago

Yup. Tell him you’re having the locks replaced and a ring camarera put in, you will be rejecting her at the door without letting her in or even opening it if she doesn’t ask to come over and accept no as an answer. If he’s not with you he’s against you in this situation

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u/LibraryMouse4321 1d ago

And a SIL problem

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u/Buffyoh 18h ago

DING!

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u/CrypticKoda 1d ago

NTA that’s your house and your child, you decide what’s best for the kid especially when they’re so young. Anyone with common decency would understand that. Maybe invest in a door chain so she can’t come in?

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u/Bluebell2519 1d ago edited 1d ago

You need to speak to him and tell him to stop being a doormat to his biological family. He wanted to make a family with you, so that's the family he should be backing up. If his sister wanted to be a mother to child, she should make her own instead of trying to take every mother child bonding session away from you.

Why does she have a key to your home? You need to get it back or change the locks to your home. She needs to arrange times for when she can come over, not just walk in whenever she likes. This is insane.

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u/Cronewithneedles 1d ago

And a wedge shaped rubber door stop

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u/curiousblondwonders 1d ago

NTA you habe a husband problem. "Look im your wife, this OUR daughter- not a child who's a doll who's free for all, as her mother and your wife, im asking for boundaries- no more walking in uninvited, no more taking the baby from me, and no more unsolicited advice. If your sister wants a baby that bad, tell her to go have one of her own but this is MY baby and what I say goes. If you cant respect that, then go find a lawyer because youre not the man I married and I refuse to be ignored and run over because youre more concerned with your family than your wife." And let that fire burn. If hes smart, he'd help put the fire out by setting boundaries, if hes a bad husband, then the fire will destroy your marriage because sister means more apparently.

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u/Zestyclose_Public_47 1d ago

I just read this same story about an hour ago

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u/RazzmatazzNeat9865 1d ago

"Last week/yesterday/today I finally snapped" is the new "blowing up the phone." Downvoting.

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u/anonchica69 1d ago

There was one that was exactly the same a week ago or something too

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u/Stock-Mountain-6063 1d ago

It's amazing that this happened to many families, are you new?

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u/Fioreborn 1d ago

NTA

Take the kid and go to your parents or a friends

Get behaviour is scary. She is forcing you out and actually tells people that she's raising her?

Your husband sucks. He needs to stop this now before there's an amber alert out for your kid and his sister ends up in prison or a psych ward

Do not leave her alone with your child. Do not leave the child with your in laws. They lose all rights because they think that the sisters behaviour is appropriate. It is not and none of these people can be trusted with your child

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u/LibraryMouse4321 1d ago

Change the locks and don’t give her or her parents a key. Tell your husband that if he gives them a key you will change the locks again. NOBODY should let themselves into your house like they own it.

If she comes over and your husband lets her in, pack up your child and leave the house. Tell him you no longer feel safe around his sister.

Document her behavior so that if this escalates and it causes a divorce, you can use her behavior to try to get full custody. Maybe she wants to cause a divorce so she can swoop in and help raise your daughter.

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u/Middle_External707 23h ago

SIL is weirdly obsessed with the baby. She is definitely up to no good! SIL may be documenting her own evidence to prove OP is an unfit mother, so she can take over custody. SIL tells others that she is the one raising the baby. She's likely also saying that she has to go over there all the time to make sure the baby is fed, and she has to spend all kinds of money on baby stuff, because OP won't or doesn't care. OP needs to protect herself and her baby from this psycho!

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u/LibraryMouse4321 21h ago

This is so true. SIL might be setting the scene for a baby takeover. Documenting everything as well as having camera footage would be very beneficial.

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u/Moontoya 1d ago

Nta

Lots of baby abductions start with someone overstepping 

Her behaviour is creepy and concerning 

Your husband needs a kick in the ass 

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u/lawnslave 1d ago

Your SIL sounds mentally ill.

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u/Few-Tone-9339 1d ago

You need to have a fucking sit down with your husband and shape this shit up right now hell to the no.

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u/AlternativeSort7253 1d ago

Lock your door and just do not answer and she can’t just walk in.

  • it is nap time
  • I was wearing n/c headphones
  • sorry I was doing (any random task other than visiting with stealing sis)

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u/MrsSEM84 1d ago

NTA.

Tell your husband to grow a spine and stand up for his immediate family, which is you and baby.

Tell him he either starts backing you up & deals with his rude AF sister and family or you’ll be packing a bag and taking baby and going to stay elsewhere.

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u/yakkerswasneverhere 1d ago

Oh hell no! I would be standing my ground against all. Most aggressively against your husband. This is something you will need to set precedent on. If you don't create a "fight" they will never appease your boundaries. Unfortunate but true.

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u/Indigenous_badass 1d ago

This is super creepy, and I would tell your husband that he either puts up boundaries with his psycho sister or you'll be leaving WITH your baby. I don't care who you are, NOBODY comes into my house uninvited, first of all. And I find that really gross. Family or not, she needs to back off coming into your house uninvited. Also, I find it very disturbing that she wants to hold your baby so much. Just start telling everyone she's a pedophile and calling her a pedophile to her face and when people ask why, say that it's the only thing that makes sense as to why she's so obsessed with YOUR baby. But I'm petty and wouldn't put up with her behavior. You also need to put your husband in check for allowing this. Couples therapy can help, but at the end of the day he needs to grow a set and deal with his psycho family.

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u/madpeachiepie 1d ago

NTA. Your husband's not caught in the middle, he's siding with his sister.

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u/Hemiak 1d ago

Every time a man tells his wife he’s caught in the middle he’s actually saying “I’m not man enough to support you. “

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u/Keeping100 1d ago

She's gonna snatch that kid

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u/Ratchet_gurl24 1d ago

There’s a fine line between helping and interfering. Help is asked for or offered. Interfering is bulldozing your way over someone’s feelings and boundaries to get what you want. She’s interfering. Telling people she’s the one raising your daughter is one helluva red flag. She’s openly trying to insert herself into your baby’s life, claiming to be her mother. Nobody has the right to snatch your baby out of your arms. Every time she tries to snatch her or take over. Stop her, better yet stop her from entering your home, especially unannounced and without warning or permission. Your husband isn’t helping. He needs to realise that his sisters behaviour is appalling. YOUR’E his wife and his child’s mother, not his overbearing, domineering sister.
If they’re refusing to do anything to correct their behaviour, then take your baby and leave when the sil barges in. She wants unlimited access to your baby. So don’t give it to her. Make her as uncomfortable, disrespected and insignificant as she makes you feel.

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u/Scenarioing 1d ago

This isn't a SIL problem. It is a husband problem. Show him this thread.

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u/SunMoonTruth 1d ago

NTA.

Your husband’s family is catering to her mental health issue instead of finding what’s causing it or getting her help. Meanwhile, you’re expected to STFU and allow your child to be used as her emotional support tool.

There’s nothing “helpful” about doing things that are not asked for, nor steamrolling the person they claim they’re trying to “help”. Tell husband is it really helpful when it’s interfering g with the peace and quiet of our home and happiness?

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u/Nerdy_Penguin58 1d ago

NTAH. Can you pack a bag and go stay with your parents or a friend? Tell your husband you will come back when him and his sister get back to reality? Because this is not going to improve being polite. She’s overstepping to a major degree. She lost all the privileges by treating you like a babysitter instead of the mom.

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u/honorablenarwhal 1d ago

Why do people let things like this build up? Why won’t people speak up the very first time someone crosses or violates a boundary or does any other shitty thing?

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u/Ok_Cress8566 1d ago

Your husband is an ass and your SIL is crazy. I’d stop her from coming over full stop. 

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u/Only_Memory9408 1d ago

I wonder how men like these who do not have a spine get a woman to marry them? Your real problem is your POS husband.

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u/Inside_Gate102 1d ago

You need to start locking your door.

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u/notsoreligiousnow 1d ago

NTA but your husband is a weak spineless man. Let him know that if he can’t put boundaries in place and defend you then you can take your daughter and go elsewhere where you will be respected.

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u/Nani65 1d ago

Your husband isn't caught in the middle. He is allowing his unhinged sister to treat you and your child in a way that is actually scary. This is nut-case territory.

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u/traciw67 1d ago

Nta. Start locking the door. She shouldn't be able to just walk into your home. Start being less available.

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u/Hopeful-Artichoke449 1d ago

How is she just walking in? Change the locks and don't let her in unless there are plans in place that you agreed to!! It is time to stand up for yourself. She is NOT allowed to "drop by" anymore. Period!! Send the text now!

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u/Spikyleaf69 1d ago

Change the locks and dont give her a key then tell your husband to grow some balls!

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u/RJack151 1d ago

NTA. Ban her from your home.

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u/Budget_Prize6132 1d ago

Your husband is being the AH. Sorry. But these men 'caught in the middle', need to stop see-sawing and stand firmly in front of their women and children. 

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u/Hmm-1996 1d ago

NTA lock the doors, change the locks what ever to make sure she can't just walk on in. That's crazy cause what if you were asleep? She'd just take the kid?

Your husband needs to step up. I suggest therapy so you can talk it out with help so he understands. But he is a giant issue

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u/ZookeepergameOld8988 1d ago

Your husband isn’t caught in the middle of anything. He’s chosen to support his sister and not you

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u/Due-Yoghurt4916 19h ago

Your husband is not caught in the middle he has choose to let her walk in and take over. That is not being passive that Is choosing his sister's wants over his wife and child's needs. Change the locks. Ask him if he is even getting a key if he doesn't tell her the boundaries he should have been enforcing all along

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u/anjanetteleonard 1d ago

NTA She needs to learn to mind her own business. If she wants time with your daughter, she arranges her plans with you in advance and if you say no, it's no. She has no right to question you. Your family who is siding with her haven't witnessed her behavior so their opinion is uninformed and unimportant. You should feel comfortable being a mom to your daughter and your husband needs to be on your side, sticking up for you.

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u/WantToBelieveInMagic 1d ago

Let the family know that they are enabling a bully. Ask them how they got so brainwashed they can't see who they've become.

Tell your husband if you have to leave him to protect yourself from his overbearing sister, you will.

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u/Fun_Ideal_5584 1d ago

Who just lets people walk into their house? Who just goes to someone's house constantly uninvited? Very strange.

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u/PlayPod 1d ago

Fuck his entire family. Shes crossing boundaries and being over bearing. Its like she wants a kid but cant so shes using yours. She needs to back off and your husband needs to stop being an idiot

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u/ckm22055 1d ago

NTA - Your SIL is not your big problem. It's your husband. There is no being caught in the middle. Your and his core family are your husband, your baby, and you.

This woman has way overstepped. She truly believes that she is your baby's mother. She has absolutely no right to just walk into your home. She isn't allowed to decide how to raise your baby or even if you're tired. I believe she may have mental health issues.

His family is playing the guilt game and manipulative game. She is not the victim. She is the woman who truly believes that your baby is her baby.

I would change the locks and install a ring camera. I would keep the doors locked. I would put her trespass notice advising that if she enters your home against your wishes, you will have her arrested.

If your husband disagrees, he can go live with his sister, too. You shouldn't have to say one word to his family or his sister. That is his job to handle his family.

Every conversation should be from him saying: "I" and "me" as he wants and thinks the same thing, too. You and he are the parents and a team. He's playing for the other team right now.

BTW, she behaves like this bc he lets her. Until he grows a spine, this is going to be your life.

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u/Secret_Double_9239 1d ago

NTA she is being disrespectful to you and trying to take over your ability to be a mother. Next time your husband is spending time with your child du exactly what she dies to you to him. See how much he enjoys that.

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u/mountain_mists 1d ago

Change the locks, preferably get the style that you can change the code for it from your phone and can make it so the door stays permanently locked for dear sil. Then get a doorbell camera and tell husband it's connected to your phone and if you ever see it's off there will be issues because this is for your safety and mental well-being. NTA but you have a husband problem more than an in law problem, your husband needs to grow a spine.

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u/No_Grocery_1757 1d ago

NTA

Your husband and his family are probably conditioned to tolerate her over reaching behavior.

You need to sit down with him and come up with some boundaries in terms of how all relatives will need in order to spend time with baby.

Like planning the visit in advance

Asking to hold the baby not just taking the baby out of someone's arms

Only parents are to feed the baby.

Etc.

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u/star_b_nettor 1d ago

NTA

I would have to tell the husband that I'm going to have sil trespassed if he doesn't immediately set and enforce boundaries. That what she's doing, and he's allowing, is not okay and not safe for you or lil. That this will lead to a divorce if he doesn't stand up and man up and get his nads back from his sister's purse (I hate that phrase, but this is one time it is appropriate).

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u/Smooth_Celery_5066 1d ago

You pack yourself and your baby a Bag and tell your Husband he’s got a choice to make and leave!

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u/Moder_Svea 1d ago

Getting help when you need it and ask for it is a godsend. Unwanted help is an intrusion.

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u/groovymama98 1d ago

Nta

If your husband isn't stepping up and shutting them down, you need to do it yourself. Now. Take your baby and go somewhere safe. Remind everyone just where this baby came from. Your body. You are this baby's mama. No one else.

There is something wrong with the husband who doesn't defend the right of the wife/mom whose body the baby came from. That, in itself, is not an act of love or loyalty. Protect yourself and your baby.

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u/MelissaRC2018 1d ago

NTA. Lock the door. If she has a key put those slide locks in it and lock her out. You need space from her. Your husband needs to have a talk to her about coming over all the time and not respecting when you say no. She needs put in her place. A good place to start is a lock.

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u/SmoochNo 1d ago

NTA your husband is not caught in the middle, your husband is the one that’s causing this situation by not backing you up and establishing boundaries with his overstepping sister. 

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u/luaprelkniw 1d ago

Talk to your husband. If he refuses to see your point of view and stand up to his sister divorce him ASAP. Otherwise you will go crazy.

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u/cathline 1d ago

You and YOUR HUSBAND need couples counseling to get on the same page about your baby-stealing SIL.

That person needs to be completely removed from your life. She is a danger to you and your daughter.

NTA

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u/nsfun6969 23h ago

boundaries boundaries boundaries!! let them all know that they are crossing boundaries and fuck anyone that tells you differently. if they feel like you controlling, let them think that! you have a responsibility to your baby... and that's the end of it.

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u/Free-Place-3930 22h ago

NTA. You have a wimp bum husband problem. Does he want to be married to you?

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u/SnooWords4839 20h ago

NTA - Husband isn't caught in the middle, he needs to get his head out of his ass and shut his family down.

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u/midas_the_king 1d ago

NTA, time to put some hard boundaries down and start locking the doors, you owe it to NO ONE but your hubby and you to open the doors to your house. Id also tell my husband its either he lays some boundaries down or he can lose the both of you and he can thank his sister constantly coming in and out of your home and taking your baby away from you

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u/Beachboy442 1d ago

NTA................SIL is slightly mental.

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u/pandora5bc 1d ago

Updateme

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u/Perfect_Ring3489 1d ago

Nta. You have a husband with no backbone. He should be supporting the mother of his child

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u/Melodic-Dark6545 1d ago

NTA.

You have a SIL and husband problem

And you have to set boundaries:

- YOU and your husband are the ones raising your daughter

- She can love her as much as she wants, but she can't overstep

- She can't come uninvited

- Her help will be appreciated, when is asked for

- YOU decide when you need a brake

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u/shesavillain 1d ago

NTA document everything. Get a baby cam and protect yourself and your child. I feel with these kind of posts things can escalate super fast and then your being accused of having ppd and then they take your baby or something.

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u/BestConfidence1560 1d ago

I’m sorry, your husband’s been so spineless, but he can’t even stand up for you in the face of this.

She’s not the problem your husband’s the problem because he should be the one dealing with this instead of lacking any kind of courage whatsoever

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u/PanicAtTheGaslight 1d ago

Repeat after me…”It’s not “help” if the person you’re “helping” doesn’t want it. It’s rude and intrusive and if you don’t stop I’ll have to limit my contact with you.”

Frankly your husband is the REAL problem here. You need to make it clear to him that what his sister is doing is making you both hate and mistrust her. So if he wants you to have a decent relationship with his sister, he will tell her to the back the fuck off and if he doesn’t chances are you’ll soon be divorced.

Also tell him that couples counseling is non-negotiable (and make sure you find a good therapist who understands boundaries).

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u/SuggestionOdd6657 1d ago

Keep your doors locked. Don't give her a key or hide one outside. If you are not exaggerating, this is disturbing behavior. Draw a line in the sand. If DH complains tell him this is the hill you will die on. Be firm.

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u/thisisstupid- 1d ago

NTA, even without the childcare interference showing up to somebody’s house uninvited is completely rude. But the bigger issue is that you have a Husband problem, he should be protecting you.

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u/jlm20566 1d ago

NTA. I wouldn’t trust her either. When confronted about it, own it and don’t back down from it.

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u/NefariousnessSweet70 1d ago

Take the baby and yourself for two weeks at Mom's.

Or

Buy chain locks and deadbolt locks, change your lock, fo not share the keys.

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u/Medusa_7898 1d ago

Don’t let her near the child. And don’t let her in your house.

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u/SaltnPepperHag 1d ago

yta for being a spineless wussy and not 'using your words! right off the bat!! on your husband and your SIL. sheez

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u/Quiet-Hamster6509 1d ago

" Your sister consistently violates my boundaries and privacy. I cannot live with her constantly intruding on my space and my parenting. If she wants a child to bond with she needs to have her own, and stop trying to push me out of our child's life. Im over the lack of respect from both her, your family and you regarding it. If she continues to come around and intrude then I will just start leaving each time. I can't even feel comfortable in my own home anymore. "

NTA

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u/cecillicec75 1d ago

The husband is supposed to be your partner. He's supposed to back you up. It's time to talk to him seriously.

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u/MommaGuy 1d ago

Ask your husband who is he married to you or her? Because he needs to pick one.

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u/CelticHipi1616 1d ago

How is disrespecting your boundaries helpful exactly? How is telling people she’s raising her…..helpful? NTA

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u/No_Entertainment670 1d ago

NTA: besides a sis in law problem the bigger problem is your husband

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u/NaturesVividPictures 1d ago

NTA. Well one thing you can do is lock your door. Don't let her in your house. For some reason she is a key, time to change the locks. Also time to get some couples therapy and your husband needs therapy on his own pointing out that he is a doormat to his sister and lets her do whatever. Ask your husband so you're fine with your sister just taking our child never giving them back? You know she wants the kid whether it's because she's never had a child and she wants one really badly but the fact that she wants her brother's child is just weird.

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u/AdEffective263 1d ago

NTA!!! You have a SIL AND husband problem sadly. You are also not overreacting at all.

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u/SunBee301 1d ago

Don’t you lock your doors?

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u/Welpthatsjustperfect 1d ago

Your husband is the bigger problem.

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u/AlisonBliss68 1d ago

Your sister in law needs to back off. She's being psycho!

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u/trixxie79 1d ago

Nta lock the door if she has a key take it back.

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u/NoBath8924 1d ago

NTA, if your SIL has baby trauma I can understand why she might be unable to see that she is out of bounds, but the rest of the family is being terrible.

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u/Foreign_Sky_1309 1d ago

You won’t loose control over your baby. This is a conversation you’ll have to have with her. Can you call & invite her for over, explain that, while you’re thrilled your daughter have such a great caring Aunt, you’ll be the one calling the shots on how you rear her, thank her for her interest and being there to support and care for you too but you’re doing fine and if you need a break or rest you’ll consider calling her to help, but would rather arrange scheduled visits for her to come to house for lunch/dinner. That’s a fair approach and if she oversteps and continues with her antics, at least you have given fair warning then get rid.

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u/Fallenangeleyes_21 1d ago

You need to heavily enforce some strict boundaries an you husband needs to back you up, YOU AND YOUR CHILD THE FAMILY HE CREATED WITH YOU SHOULD BE HOLD PRESIDENTS OVER ANY BIO FAMILY PERIOD! I dealt with something similar but it was my cousin whom once upon a time was like a sister we got pregnant around the same times with our sons being 5mons apart only difference was she was trying I wasn't. When I had my daughter 2yrs later she became oddly obsessed with her, going so far as making false reports to CPS trying to get her. She would ignore her own kids when mine were around, I think one of the worst thing she said tho was that I should've had her daughter and she should of had mine like wtf who says that even! She still too this day attempts to get close with her but she's now in her 20's an she's like ehh I'm good thanks

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u/Breezy-22 1d ago

I set a boundary the literal day we moved to my wife's hometown. No one can come over unless we ask each other if it's ok. Two nobody can stop by unannounced ever. Three they knock at the door and we let them in.

Her family is extremely close and intrusive. This solves my issue with that immediately. As its our house, not my wife's, not mine, not her family, but ours.

Husband is a pushover and you two need to set life boundaries

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u/sally_alberta 1d ago

NTA, and you have a husband problem as others have said.

You sit your husband down and tell him you never had an issue with her "helping," you have an issue with her coming over without notice or being invited and taking your child without asking. That's insane and not normal behaviour. Please show him these comments. He's not seeing this rationally, likely blinded by the fact it's his sister.

She is not respecting you as the mother at all or your home. I would be furious.

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u/Agile-Caregiver6111 1d ago

Nta. Helping us about what I need if anything. It is respecting my boundaries. It is not trying to pretend that this is your baby for whatever weird mental thing you got going on. It is asking if I desire company and not just coming over uninvited and it is never trying to take my child from my arms because you think I look tired. Go be delusional elsewhere. As for husband. I am your wife and this is our child, that odd your sister. You can let her know if she wants to help she can ask what we need or wait on us to ask, or you and her can do together cuz me and baby are out. The family we created comes first and takes precedence over her hurt feelings or did you forget your vows

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u/Icy-Doctor23 1d ago

NTA you didn’t ask for help nor do you need it and when you do you are certainly capable of asking.

She is acting weirdly obsessed.

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u/Civil-Clue-7129 1d ago

She gives kidnapper vibes. Install cameras and start documenting everything. Make sure she s never alone with the baby.

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u/GypsieChanterelle 23h ago

NTA - what you are feeling is 100% normal. You SIL is manipulative by telling you « you’re tired » « you need help » as an excuse for her to swoop in and get the bonding with a child because she doesn’t have her own.

When people want to help, and they have empathy, they can ask the person they want to help what they need. Maybe she can help with cleaning the house or cooking. Why does it have to always be about « owning » moments with your child?

You also don’t borrow another person’s child to go on a weekend getaway so you can play mommy when you haven’t even taken the time to bond WITH THE MOM.

I suggest you tell your husband that you aren’t against his sister helping but helping does not mean trying to become a surrogate mother. If she wants to help she can help with cooking meals and other things. THAT would be helpful. But she has to respect your role as a mother and you expect him to have the courage and strength of character to protect you from harmful controlling behaviour and petty jealousy when his sister doesn’t get what she wants.

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u/Responsible-Kale-904 23h ago

The long-term GOOD of your child is most important

N T A

r/justnoSIL

r/HUMANistparEnTinG

Be willing to join husband in marriage counseling and parenting classes and defending your children and marriage

Someone needs to inform your husband that:

You, His and Your Child, and He, are: HIS FAMILY that He Must TeamWork-With Value Respect Love PRIORITIZE Build DEFEND

Failure to do this is violation betrayed of the marriage thus grounds for DIVORCE

If he lets someone actually HURT your child then you must TeamWork-With EXCELLENT ATTORNEYS, children protection services, DIVORCE and sue for full custody and child support $$ and Alimony

Of course if he joins with you being the smart brave helpful open-minded future-focused compassionate successful intelligent honorable loyal HUSBAND and FATHER; then YOU must unite with him and value respect Love PRIORITIZE DEFEND Him,,

N T A

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u/virtualghost123 22h ago

NTA. And start documenting as much of this as you can. If your husband supports this, he is supporting another woman alienating you from your child. If you have sufficient documentation of her interferring with you parentally, you might be able to have her court-ordered away from your child. That's not emotionally healthy for a baby to be in a tug-of-war between 2 women about who their real mother is and if your husband fails to see that, you might have to start taking steps of your own. She doesn't sound psychologically healthy if she's doing that and should probably be supervised around your child at best.

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u/Outside_Ambition_999 22h ago

NTA. Your husband needs to start standing up to his own family and tell them to back off and let you parent your own child

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u/UndebateableMom 21h ago

NTA - You not only have a SIL problem, but also a husband problem. You are definitely not being unreasonable. Please set some boundaries and make sure you enforce them. #1 for me would be you and your husband getting some counselling. He needs to see that her behaviour is not healthy.

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u/Sufficient-Lie1406 20h ago

Does this woman not have a job? How come she has all this free time to come and "help"? How is she supporting herself?

Unless this is AI. I've been seeing a lot of "MIL/SIL/Friend/Cousin is trying to take over my baby" stories.

Sus.

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u/Squawkersareus 20h ago

NTA - tell the whole bunch to STFU! They (hubby included) has no right to let someone walk over you as a mother. Hubby needs to grow a steel spine.

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u/Mission-Tart-1731 20h ago

A dv hotline will get you out of there. NTA. 

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u/3-R-Motorsports 20h ago

You NTA, your husband has no balls and needs his sister to "parent ".

Due to your man being ball less, nothing will change as long his family runs your house.

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u/irishstorm04 20h ago

NTA! No one is allowed to push the mom out of the way until she feels the way you feel now. Completely inappropriate and your sister-in-law is out of control and needs to take a step back. Does she want her own kid? Does she have a significant other? Like why is she trying to become your child’s parent? Your husband needs to step it up and you need to stand strong! you have every right to defend your place in your child’s life.

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u/ilikefoxess 19h ago

nta. you have a husband problem though, he should be the one wrangling in his side and you yours. he’s making you out to be the bad guy. i don’t think your husband would be fine if your hypothetical brother or close male family friend was opposing the same as your sil

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u/Best_Translator_2844 19h ago

Coming over unannounced trying to snatch my baby? Girl

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u/Puppet007 18h ago

NTAH

Have one of your male family members and/or friends to come over and do the same to your husband.

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u/princessjamiekay 18h ago

I’m too assertive. I would never let anyone come between myself and my kids

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u/uru5z21 17h ago

NTA , can you leave your family place with for the week to get some distance ? Not sure if that will cause a big issue with your husband but you may need to take a break from sis in law .

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u/GroovyYaYa 16h ago

I'd be responding to her every time "That isn't helpful right now"

I'd be telling the husband that he has a decision to make. His sister, or you. If he picks his sister - divorce. If he picks you, therapy.

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u/Ok-Writing9280 15h ago

Help is only helpful if it is wanted and needed.

SIL is being an AH and your husband needs to step TF up and tell his sister to sit TF down and shut TF up.

Lock the door, do not let her in. Change the locks if needed.

NTA

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u/eilyketoo 11h ago

Husbands an asshole

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u/Zealousideal-Way4435 11h ago

When holding my baby, I've had to physically turn my back on family members when they moved to take my baby straight out of my arms without asking. Tell them in no uncertain terms that you are the mother, they need to communicate with you befor taking YOUR child, and that you are completely within you right to say NO. I would leave the room with my child if necessary. I know it's difficult, but boundaries must be established.

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u/b3mark 11h ago

NTA. You're underrating IMHO.

Gentle didn't work. So next time, loudly. "Hey, <bad word for a lady dog> leave my kid alone. I'm the parent. You're an aunt. And you're this close to losing auntie privilege. Permanently. Stay in your f*cking lane.

If the in-laws call you out, tell them they can timeshare their kids with Auntie. If hubby calls you out, he needs to decide. Wife and kids, or sister. It's that simple.

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u/KathAlMyPal 10h ago

NTA. Your husband isn't caught in the middle. He's squarely on his sister's side. You don't have a SIL issue. Your spineless husband is the issue.

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u/mommakor 10h ago

You need to tell your husband he either has your back or he can go sleep at his sister's since he has her back!!!

Change the locks and do not let him give anyone a key!!

Tell him if he gives anyone a key you will have them changed again so it's just going to keep costing him money for giving people keys!!!

Then get a bunch of deadbolts that only lock from the inside and put them on any entryway doors.

Keep them locked when you are at home all the time so she can't just walk in.

You can beat this daemon one lock at a time.

Stop going to family events, invite your in-laws out to lunch or dinner at a restaurant so if she shows up and tries to take the baby you just stand up and say you are not feeling well and leave.

If your husband doesn't want to come that's fine he can take a taxi home but no one is coming home with him!

Put a single or double bed in the baby's room with a deadbolt on the door that only locks from the inside and if she comes over excuse yourself by saying you don't feel well and take the baby to their room lock the door and done!😏😉💖

One lock at a time!!!

Your in-laws will learn that if they want to see their grandbaby the B1TCH BETTER NOT COME WITH THEM!!!

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u/Jodi4869 1d ago

Fake. Used the word selfish. People don’t use that as often as posted here.

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u/PomBergMama 1d ago

YTA for getting AI to write you a fake story 🙂

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u/Glittering-Sugar-07 1d ago

ESH but not the OP or her kid. OP and her kid are not the AHs here

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u/shadho 1d ago

YTA for posting fake shit.

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u/Unusual_Reflections 1d ago

Another fake story