From court-appointed guardian to estranged uncle: a heartbreaking story.

Fighting for custody against family, a mother’s struggle

Family drama ensues as brother faces consequences for actions.

Brother’s irresponsible act causes family feud over sick child.

Heartbreaking: Uncle banned from seeing niece over medication dispute

Heartless family throws away child’s medicine and Pedialyte

Debate over prescription meds for stomach flu treatment continues

Uncle’s inappropriate behavior towards sick niece sparks outrage

Protecting my child from toxic family members

Thanksgiving work shifts and family drama with babysitters

Family defends brother who endangered niece, bans contact with her.

Family feud: Daughter’s health vs Brother’s actions

Moving on: Postcard plan scrapped for cheaper email option.

Brother throws away sick daughter’s medicine, now banned from seeing her
In this thread , mother posted on Reddit about how her brother, who was once the court-appointed guardian of her daughter, Emma, after she her daughter was taken away due to alcoholism, threw away half of her daughter’s medication while she was sick with the stomach flu. Her brother and his wife have called CPS on her multiple times and made it clear they don’t trust her to take care of her daughter.
Despite this, the mother still tries to allow her daughter to see her aunt and uncle a few times a month. However, after this incident, the mother has banned her brother and SIL from seeing her daughter unsupervised.
The mother’s family is now giving her a hard time for not allowing her brother and SIL to see Emma, but the mother is standing her ground. Do you think the mother is in the right for not allowing her daughter to see her brother and SIL?
Read on for the comments and reactions from the Reddit community about this situation .
NTA, brother and SIL are sabotaging recovery and relationship with child. Moving soon

Commenter advises OP to document the event and protect herself

Report the incident to your social worker to document it

Defend your parenthood and cut out toxic family ❌

Visiting family banned after throwing away daughter’s medicine

Regaining custody doesn’t excuse throwing away medication, NTA.

Brother and SIL banned from seeing daughter over medicine incident.

Trusting family members can be tough, but CPS calls hurt.

Throwing away prescribed medicine for a child – NTA, endangering her.

Guardians crossed the line, NTA for setting boundaries.

OP already took action. Don’t mess with a child’s meds

Brother throws away daughter’s medicine, now banned from seeing her. Commenters provide advice on how to protect the daughter from Brother and SIL’s toxic behavior.

Medical advice ignored, brother banned from seeing daughter. NTA

Taking away a child’s medicine is unacceptable. NTA parent takes action

NTA, but be careful and keep your caseworker informed

Family undermines parenting, accuses of drugging child. NTA.

Recovering single mom proves family’s toxicity, keeps daughter.

Recovering addicts and their success can make some uncomfortable.
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Commenter questions unfounded accusations of child abuse with concern.

Record this incident. They endangered her, you’re NTA!

Be empathetic towards grieving family after medication mistake.

Encouraging words and advice for a single parent moving to California

Protecting your child from toxic family members.

Supportive comment to a struggling mother.

Document everything and stand up for your daughter’s health!

Family throws away daughter’s medicine, banned from seeing her.

Engage in written communication to establish paper trail for CPS defense

Congrats on sobriety! They’re not trustworthy. NTA

Standing up for your child’s health is never wrong

Protect your bond with your daughter before it’s too late

Medicine thrown away, family torn apart. NTA stands strong.

Congratulations on getting sober! NTA for taking care of your child

Respectful boundaries and trust are crucial in relationships

Advice for OP on leaving toxic family and staying sober.

Supportive comment, hoping for a solution.

Commenter supports OP’s recovery, warns of toxic family behavior

Prioritizing pettiness over a child’s medical needs? NTA, finish school.

Reporting the incident to CPS is a good idea

Be cautious and mention the thrown away medicine to CPS worker

Reported incident to authorities. Hope they understand the situation
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Curiosity about infertility turns into defense of OP’s actions.

Protect your daughter and go NC with negligent family!

Mother defends her decision to cut off brother, receives support

Alcoholism is a complicated issue that needs both sides’ perspectives

Protecting a child’s health, family feud reaches peak ❌

Assertive approach to entitled grandparents – set boundaries with recording

Parent prioritizes recovery and child’s wellbeing, gets support.

Protect your child and cut them off completely. NTA
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Prescription thrown out, daughter taken shopping. NTA, move on.

Commenter not in the wrong, no replies to support.

Document everything and stay strong . You’re NTA.

Concerns raised on OP’s past behavior with daughter’s medication.

Commenter receives harsh judgement for their resentment towards brother.

Congratulations on winning custody! Stay strong and protect your rights!

Safety first! Protect your child from unwanted visitors

Former alcoholic supports OP and raises concerns about daughter’s wellbeing.

Supportive comment to sober individual navigating custody issues.

Overcoming addiction and fighting for custody. Be proud, be strong!

Sneaky tip for sending postcards without revealing your location

Family members throw away child’s medicine, OP stands up for herself.

Prioritize sobriety and stay in contact with family in a responsible manner
