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Asked by SWilliams111291

Q: Advice on how to tell family?

Me, my husband, and my 1 year old daughter live with my parents. They have, for the most part been supportive of me, less so of my husband however, but they love their granddaughter. I currently find myself pregnant with Baby #2, both my husband and myself are currently in school, and are actively trying to find jobs to be able to move out in Feb, if at all possible, that's my goal. But here's my problem, My father is bi-polar, and he seems to absolutely loathe my husband. He's threatened both of us physically, and caused a lot of emotional trauma to me as well. When I was younger he was physically abusive. I was 17 when I left, and we came to live with them about 1 1/2 years ago. I thought he was changed, and a much better person, but time has told a different story. I'm 17wks pregnant and haven't told them yet, I need help, any advice would be much appreciated.

This question was asked Nov. 30, 2014 5:38am
Category: Relationships During Pregnancy

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Answered by Awind*3 - Dec. 1, 2014 8:04am
If you're not showing yet honey you will be soon. The sooner you tell your folks the better I think. It sounds like your situation is difficult but they won't stop loving you. If violence is an issue of safety for your family and unborn child then that needs to be addressed with outside help. Maybe a therapist. It is never ok for someone to put there hand on you. You are an adult. If it helps do so in a setting that will control the situation a little. Like a restaurant, a family gathering or with a mediator present if you're that worried. How does your boyfriend feel about the whole situation? Have you been seeking prenatal care at least?

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