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2008
miz4mum

Bad topic I know...but...here goes...

by miz4mumComment Published at 16:4816:483 comments3 comments74 Visits74 VisitsReport

Hi all,

I was wondering if someone could share their thoughts with me, I have just found out after a year of court cases and statements etc... That my father in law has been jailed for molesting a young girl, he was sentenced and is now serving 2months out of 9months. This is a pretty hefty sentence for a supposed "cleanskin" according to the prosecution(someone with no previous convictions)so therefore the judge obviously seen reason for him to be in jail., now my kids father and I have made a united decision (as there is history of his father having a "thing" for pre pubescent girls) to sever all contact with his father..we did this after the initial complaint was made..Long story short  his charges also included that he was not to reside live next door to work with or have any contact with a minor. I found out the other day that my sister in law with 4 children, had him stay there with her leading up to the sentencing. SHE made one of the initial statements saying he was guilty, SHE had the police remove them from her home...so in my heart I know she knows that he is guilty...She ended up going to court to sit in support of him, in the courtroom, with a 16mth old and her 3.5 yr old daughter, knowing there was a chance of him being taken away in cuffs...which he was....am I selfish or stupid for thinking that this is all wrong?? Her friends seem to support her,but I worry about the kids having to always process the severe emotional baggage that comes with a dysfuntional family...especially of this nature...and I know that she allows no access to counselling or even just the school guidance officer, she cut us off a couple of months back for no apparent reason so the kids have NO FAMILY around them, and now its all beginning to make sense...she cut us off because she was supporting him...The family of the child are disgusted that she had the nerve to show up at the sentencing, simply due to the fact she gave statemnets to support their case from the beginning.....ugh I had to get that out...please let me know what your thoughts are....I am very confused

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Jessgore
June 2008 | Jessgore
Re: Bad topic I know...but...here goes...

You have done what you can to keep your family safe...

Is it possible that this woman herself was abused by her father... I know is some cases where the those abused by their fathers actually still support them.   And maybe this is what is happening.. I could not begin to explain why it happens.  But it does...

You have done right by your family, I wish there was more that you could do for her children.  But you have done what you can... 

I wish there was more that I could say. 

My thoughts are with your family... Good on you for keeping your kids safe, and good for your hubby standing right beside you on that one..



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MegKelly
June 2008 | MegKelly
Re: Bad topic I know...but...here goes...

I think you've done the right thing with your children, as hard as it may seem.  You've been given the responsibility of their safety and you just cant take chances, so I applaud you.  As far as your sister in law goes, ask yourself the question "Can you be friends and accept her choices?"  I dont think you should try and change her or her choices.  Perhaps try and understand them but if you think that you hold too much resentment, perhaps distance is better.  If you want her friendship, maybe you should write her a letter and ask her for her friendship.  Perhaps suggest you have differing view points but that doesnt mean you love her any less.  Can you still accept her into your life with her supporting your Father in law?  If so, write to her, I say.  Family is too important. 

On that note, perhaps she believes that the bonds of family overcome the hideous act that your Father in law did.  It is called unconditional love I guess, it is unusual in todays society.  Its just a shame she isnt extending it to you at the moment but perhaps you just need to reach out first, I know its hard but its worth it.

Anyway, Im thinking of you, its a hard situation.



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Domestic-warrior
May 2008 | Domestic-warrior
Re: Bad topic I know...but...here goes...

Yes, very confusing.  I don't know what to say except is she feeling guilty in some way about making the initial statements?  Myabe that is why she is now supporting him......



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