Husband Disobeys Sister-in-Law's Wishes and Tells Kids About Their Father's Death

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A woman's husband goes against her sister's wishes and tells their kids about their father's passing. The husband then expresses his desire to attend the funeral, but the woman decides not to take him because her sister doesn't want to see him.

The woman is now wondering if she's the a**hole for excluding her husband from the family event. Read on to find out what Redditors think about the situation.

Aunt steps in to help sick brother-in-law's family 🙏

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Heartbreaking moment when sister breaks news of husband's death 💔

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Husband disobeys sister-in-law's wishes and tells kids about father's death

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Husband disobeys wishes, tells kids about father's death 💔

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Husband disobeys sister-in-law's wishes and tells kids about father's death

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Mother's heartbreaking visit after husband breaks the news to kids 💔

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Husband breaks promise and tells kids about father's death 💔

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Sister-in-law forbids husband from funeral after revealing father's death.

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Husband defends actions after breaking tragic news to kids 🙏

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Respectful communication is crucial for family harmony 😔

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Husband disobeys sister-in-law's wishes and tells kids about father's death 😠

A heartbreaking and devastating event took place when a sister's husband passed away, leaving behind two young children. The sister's husband was sick for over six months and had gotten worse in the past couple of months. The sister's sister-in-law agreed to take care of the kids and help her sister focus on her husband.

However, when the sister-in-law received a call that her sister's husband had passed away, she left her husband in charge of the kids with strict instructions to wait for their mother to tell them the news. Despite this, the husband told the kids about their father's death, causing them to have a breakdown. The sister-in-law was left feeling helpless and angry, and her sister even refused to let her husband attend the funeral due to his actions.

This story highlights the importance of respecting the wishes of those grieving and the devastating consequences that can occur when those wishes are disregarded. Let's discuss in the comments how we can support friends and family during times of grief.

Respecting sister's wishes is crucial. NTA. 🙌

witchy_crochet | witchy_crochet

Husband disrespects widow's wishes and wants to attend BIL's funeral.

NachoPeligroso | NachoPeligroso

Husband's insensitive action causes pain and drama, commenters express anger.

loudesttown | loudesttown

Husband disregards sister-in-law's wishes and lacks accountability. NTA.

bamf1701 | bamf1701

A narcissistic news-bearer delivers false news of death, causing trauma.

Momof3dragons2012 | Momof3dragons2012

Commenter sympathizes with OP and warns about husband's behavior.

Bubbly_Satisfaction2 | Bubbly_Satisfaction2

Possible sadistic personality traits in husband's actions causing rift.

NannyOggsScrumble | NannyOggsScrumble

Husband disobeys sister-in-law's wishes and traumatizes kids. NTA but he is 💩

WanderingAl08 | WanderingAl08

Husband disobeys sister-in-law's wishes and tells kids about their father's death, causing distress. 🤦‍♂️

majesticjewnicorn | majesticjewnicorn

Husband's behavior is a power play, testing boundaries ⚔️

RedditUser123234 | RedditUser123234

Commenter sympathizes with OP, calls husband unforgivable and pathetic.

bureaucratic_drift | bureaucratic_drift

A heart-wrenching story about the consequences of sharing the truth 💔

LilacFairyPrincess | LilacFairyPrincess

Husband disrespects sister-in-law's wishes and traumatizes kids at funeral 😡

TheLoudCanadianGirl | TheLoudCanadianGirl

Husband tells kids about their father's death, disobeys sister-in-law's wishes. Commenters call him a colossal a**hole.

aspermyprevious | aspermyprevious

Comment section turns against husband for revealing father's death. 😠

jg700 | jg700

Commenter questions husband's motives for telling kids, calls him a sociopath 🤔

indignant-loris | indignant-loris

Supportive comment calls out husband's selfish behavior at funeral 🙌

CatAnne119 | CatAnne119

Commenter shares personal experience and warns OP of consequences 👀

SomefingToThrowAway | SomefingToThrowAway

Husband disobeys wishes and makes family tragedy about himself 💔

NotYourMommyDear | NotYourMommyDear

Husband breaks bad news, ruins funeral and seeks attention 🤦‍♂️

Kaiofwest | Kaiofwest

Husband disobeys widow's wishes, tells kids of dad's death. NTA 👍

Blobfish_Blues | Blobfish_Blues

Commenter calls out evil behavior with fiery emoji.

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Commenter questions the husband's character after breaking family trust 😔

generic_bitch | generic_bitch

Breaking the trust and hurting the kids, NTA verdict.

drakkya | drakkya

Roommate's insensitivity during death. Condolences to you and daughter.

goregoddess75 | goregoddess75

Husband disobeys sister-in-law's wishes and tells kids about their father's death. Commenter suggests immediate separation.

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Husband's selfish act leaves sister-in-law grieving. No redemption possible? 😔

havartna | havartna

Offering support to a grieving family and calling out a terrible husband 🙌

crabby_cat_lady | crabby_cat_lady

Defending sister's wishes over husband's insensitivity 🙅‍♀️

blacksteel15 | blacksteel15

Husband's disregard for boundaries raises red flags. 🚩

BlueBeachedWhale | BlueBeachedWhale

Husband disobeys sister-in-law's wishes and tells kids about their father's death, NTA but husband is a big a**hole.

Janetaz18 | Janetaz18

Supportive comment calls out husband's disrespectful behavior and offers advice 💪

Eastern-Water9701 | Eastern-Water9701

Husband's insensitivity robbed sister-in-law of her grieving moments 😔

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Commenter thinks husband is the a**hole. 😱

Spirit_Falcon | Spirit_Falcon

Husband disobeys sister-in-law's wishes and tells kids about their father's death. NTA comment highlights the permanent damage caused by his actions. 😔

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Supportive comment agrees husband was wrong to disobey wishes 😔

JWJulie | JWJulie

Reconsider your relationship with emotionally immature partner. 🤔

superRiblet1965 | superRiblet1965

A heartbreaking personal experience on why kids should be told gently 💔

Cyarsonix | Cyarsonix

Spouse disobeys family wishes, reveals dad's death: NTA comment.

Shruggles8 | Shruggles8

Husband disobeys sister-in-law's wishes and tells kids about father's death; NTA.

TheShapeOfColor | TheShapeOfColor

User defends husband's decision to share news about father's death

Consistent_Language9 | Consistent_Language9

Insensitive husband breaks sad news to kids like a robot 🤖

Automatic_Yellow3393 | Automatic_Yellow3393

NTA comment suggests a satisfying revenge on disobedient husband 👊

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Husband disregards sister-in-law's wishes, kids suffer. NTA comment.

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Commenter outraged at husband's immaturity and insensitivity 🤦

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Commenter sympathizes with OP, but suggests divorce after husband's insensitive behavior 💔💍

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