When a Reddit user posted a question about whether he was wrong for not wanting his deceased wife’s family in his son’s life, he was met with a lot of support. Now he’s back with an update on how he handled the situation. He decided to honor his wife’s wishes and not allow her family into their son’s life, as she had made it clear that she didn’t want them to be a part of it. The father contacted the family to let them know and while there was no serious conflict, he wishes that his wife could have received the apologies she was owed. It’s a tough situation and one that many people can relate to. How do you handle family drama when it involves the wishes of a deceased loved one?
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A father’s decision to not allow his deceased partner’s estranged family to meet their son has caused drama. The father contacted the mother of his partner to inform her that they do not have any legal rights to their son since he is biologically his. He also mentioned that his partner had made it clear that she didn’t want their son to know them. The mother responded apologetically, stating that Em’s dad was the one who made the decision for them not to attend the funeral. The mother regretted every choice that made her daughter feel unloved and wished she had apologized before. Despite the civil conversation, the father wishes that Em were here to receive the apologies she was owed. Stay tuned for reactions to the father’s decision.
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