Ever since my husband and I were dating, his sister has made me extremely uncomfortable and she’s very controlling. My husband got married late, and his family dynamics consist of him listening to his mom and sister. When I realized that it wouldn’t work out because her controlling personality would often make me angry and his family would mistreat me, I found out I was pregnant and made the mistake of getting married to him. She treated me poorly and made me wait for her to show up late on my wedding day for it to start; this is just one example. I have documented everything. She has never physically harmed me, but the way she has treated me has caused emotional distress. I feel traumatized. I have a son, and I feel like she believes she can treat me terribly and my husband will support her no matter what. I fear that she thinks she can hold and do whatever she wants with my baby. I don’t want her around my son, and I’m currently pregnant with another child. I’m so afraid of her. I haven’t seen her since I’ve gotten married, but my husband brings my son to visit his parents. His parents aren’t exactly nice to me either, but I can at least ignore it for the sake of my kids growing up in a complete household. However, I feel that I don’t have to take any more of her behavior. My concern is if I file a restraining order against her, will it be approved? The issue is she always puts on a show as if she’s a good person to get my husband to take her side so she can do whatever she wants. I need to protect myself and my kids from someone like her. I feel broken because of how she treated me, and there’s no way I can see her, but I don’t want her around my kids either. She thinks she runs everything and can do whatever she wants.
It’s tough dealing with family dynamics like that. If you can prove emotional distress and document her behavior, you might have a case for a restraining order.
Riley said:
It’s tough dealing with family dynamics like that. If you can prove emotional distress and document her behavior, you might have a case for a restraining order.
That’s what I’m hoping for. I have a lot of documentation to back up my claims.
Emotional distress can be hard to prove, but if you have consistent patterns of her behavior, it could help your case.
Willow said:
Emotional distress can be hard to prove, but if you have consistent patterns of her behavior, it could help your case.
I’ve been keeping records of everything, so I feel somewhat prepared.
Have you considered talking to a lawyer? They can give you advice tailored to your situation and help you with the paperwork.
Sterling said:
Have you considered talking to a lawyer? They can give you advice tailored to your situation and help you with the paperwork.
Yes, I’m planning to consult one soon. I think I need all the help I can get.
It’s important to protect yourself and your children. If you genuinely feel threatened, filing the restraining order might be a good step to take.
Trinity said:
It’s important to protect yourself and your children. If you genuinely feel threatened, filing the restraining order might be a good step to take.
I agree. I just want to make sure I do it right.
Good luck with everything. It sounds like you really need to prioritize your well-being and your kids’ safety.
Freya said:
Good luck with everything. It sounds like you really need to prioritize your well-being and your kids’ safety.
Thank you. I appreciate the support.