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Ask Amy: Surprise pregnancy leaves gran in a family’s way

Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on

Your son is this baby’s father. If he wants you to see the baby, perhaps he can bring the child to your house for a visit.

Frankly, from the tone of your question, it sounds as if you might have met your match with this woman your son has chosen to have a family with.

You obviously need help to cope with your frustration and anger over this. Therapy and/or medication might help you.

Dear Amy: My brother divorced his first wife “Marcia” almost 10 years ago. Since then, he has remarried a wonderful woman that my family adores.

The problem is that my former sister-in-law keeps insisting on showing up for family events, which makes these celebrations extremely awkward.

Even her own children recognize how uncomfortable her presence makes everyone.

 

I won't mind being the "bad guy" and telling her that she is not welcome at family events, but I don't want to cause an ugly scene.

How can I diplomatically (but firmly) tell her to butt out?

I’d appreciate suggestions.

– Family Bad Guy

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