Imagine being torn between your husband and his sister, all because of a decade-old secret that resurfaces. This wife found herself in a heart-wrenching situation when her sister-in-law, Olivia, asked for financial help with her IVF treatment. Her husband’s reaction was nothing short of shocking, as he refused to help and revealed a dark family secret. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.
A Tale of Two Sisters

The Sister He Loves ❤️

The Sister He Ignores ❄️

Emily’s Kids and Olivia’s Struggle

A Desperate Plea for Help

Husband’s Shocking Reaction

A Broken Family

Olivia’s Heartbreaking Story

The Abortion That Tore Them Apart

A Secret Kept from the Family

Confronting the Husband

Defending Olivia

Taking a Stand ✊

A Family Torn Apart by a Dark Secret
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a wife finds herself caught between her husband and his sister, Olivia. The couple is asked to help fund Olivia’s IVF treatment, but the husband refuses, unveiling a dark family secret from a decade ago. Olivia had an abortion, and the husband blames himself for helping her. The wife decides to defy her husband and help Olivia, causing a rift in their relationship. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional dilemma.
Financial independence is key. But is it worth risking relationship?

Supportive sister-in-law stands up for family member’s IVF decision

Husband’s grudge against sister-in-law’s choice is creepy and gross

NTA commenter supports sister-in-law in IVF dispute with husband

NTA. Husband needs therapy for disturbing grudge against sister-in-law.

NTA commenter sympathizes with husband’s religious conflict and past actions.

Respect your husband’s trauma, YWBTA if you paid without consent

Supportive comment section with no assholes.
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User sympathizes with sister-in-law, advises OP to weigh options carefully.

Think twice before pushing the issue and risking your marriage

Curious commenter questions lack of abortion talk in long marriage.
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Husband’s guilt is preventing him from helping with IVF

Risking marriage for IVF against husband’s wishes? Big risk.

A comment sympathizing with husband’s trauma from witnessing abortion.

Supportive comment acknowledges husband’s difficult position in IVF situation.

Marriage without discussing important values is a red flag . NTA.

Husband’s Catholic guilt may affect relationship and IVF decision

ESH husband and wife urged to seek therapy for family trauma

Separate finances, none of his business. Olivia deserves child too
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NTA for not wanting to help financially with SIL’s IVF

User seeks clarification on childfree status and offers two potential futures

Controversial take on IVF funding sparks debate among commenters

Therapy before IVF? Wise advice for potential relationship fallout

NTA. Supportive comment suggests therapy for husband and sister-in-law.

Husband’s extreme anti-abortion stance causes family rift ♀️

Husband’s dark secret affects sister-in-law’s IVF, commenter suggests therapy

ESH. Emotional turmoil and financial burden loom over this messy situation.

Spouse’s guilt is the real issue, prioritize his healing

User defends husband’s decision to not fund sister-in-law’s IVF. YTA.

YTA for not respecting your husband’s deeply held ethical beliefs.

NTA husband’s extreme views and poor communication skills causing relationship cracks

Financial concerns make OP hesitant to help SIL with IVF.

Redditors call out commenter for butting into family drama

User calls out OP for being TA, suggests therapy for husband.

Money, relationships, and secrets – NTA for using your money

User calls out husband for being TA in sister’s abortion

Pro-choice commenter suggests counseling for husband’s trauma and reconciliation.

NTA, but he needs therapy It seems like he has unresolved issues with Olivia’s baby

Cautionary tale: Past actions may affect present relationships

Spouse’s duty to provide emotional support. Therapy could help.

NAH verdict for husband’s refusal to help sister-in-law with IVF.

Support for husband’s trauma and decision not to fund IVF.

Supportive comment defends sister-in-law’s choice for IVF.

Husband’s traumatic past leads to refusal to help with IVF
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Challenging toxic beliefs about motherhood and abortion
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Husband’s unresolved trauma affecting sister-in-law’s IVF journey. Therapy needed

NTA, but husband’s extreme views may jeopardize marriage

Soft YTA: Consider husband’s feelings and seek therapy together

Husband’s guilt from past abortion causes refusal to help sister-in-law. NTA.

Financial independence allows NTA to make own fertility choices. Husband’s unfair.

Redditors quick to judge without full context

Husband’s refusal to help sister-in-law with IVF unveils dark family secret . Commenter supports husband’s choice.
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Letting go of past grudges is key to moving forward

Traditional wife suggests therapy to support husband’s trauma and family.

User calls out OP for being TA towards husband in IVF situation ♀️

NTA for using personal funds for IVF, husband needs counseling

User defends husband’s stance on IVF, blames sister-in-law for pain

Navigating marriage risks in IVF refusal.

User explains why husband is hurt and wife is selfish
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Husband may cut ties with wife over sister’s IVF

Debating boundaries: Is it his business or not?

NAH. Brother’s pro-life beliefs clash with sister’s IVF plans. Heartbreaking.

Hubby’s trauma needs therapy to unpack and move past it

Family secrets and IVF drama make everyone suck here.
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Dark family secret revealed, sister manipulated him, ESH. Therapy needed.

Dealing with past traumas can be difficult. NAH.

Support for NTA’s stance against entitled and authoritarian attitudes

User calls out OP’s flawed reasoning, comparing it to KKK.

NTA for wanting to help SIL, husband needs counseling
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Respectful disagreement on husband’s stance on abortion and IVF. NAH

Sibling’s request for IVF funding unveils dark family secret

Husband’s guilt over past abortion causes tension in IVF decision.

NTA commenter suggests therapy for husband’s serious issues

NAH. Husband’s response was over the top but understandable.

Respect boundaries and values, don’t force family into personal choices

Husband’s dark family secret causes conflict over funding IVF

NTA stands firm on not helping sister-in-law with IVF. Sister-in-law is the AH.

Adoption vs IVF debate sparks in the comments

User calls out OP for lack of empathy towards husband’s past trauma

Marriage in jeopardy over IVF and dark family secret

Dealing with the moral dilemma of abortion in IVF decisions
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When intentions are noble but everyone’s an a**hole ♀️

Relationship in jeopardy due to core belief differences ♀️

Supportive comment calls out husband’s behavior and sets boundaries.

Husband refuses to help sister-in-law with IVF after punishing her for 10 years. NTA.

Support for sister-in-law’s IVF and criticism for husband’s control.

NTA commenter sympathizes with sister-in-law, criticizes husband’s behavior.

Redditor calls out OP for disregarding husband’s trauma. YTA

Supportive comment suggests husband needs therapy for dark family secret.
