WIBTA if I didn't let my brother's girlfriend have her baby at my house?
When family ties stretch into uncharted territory, trust and discomfort often collide in unexpected ways.
A brother's unusual plea to use his sibling's home as a sanctuary for childbirth, away from the sterile halls of a hospital, ignites a whirlwind of emotions—confusion, concern, and a desperate search for understanding in a situation far from ordinary.
Behind the request lies a silent tension, a struggle between respecting his brother's unconventional choices and grappling with the uncertainty of what that means for the sanctity of his own space.
It’s a poignant reminder that sometimes love demands stepping into the unknown, even when every instinct screams hesitation.
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The original poster (OP) is caught between family obligation and personal comfort, as their brother pressures them to allow an unassisted, out-of-hospital birth in their private home.
The central conflict lies in the OP's strong feeling of unease regarding the medical risks and the intrusion into their personal space versus the brother's insistence that denying this request shows a lack of support and will cause significant distress to the mother.
Is the OP justified in refusing access to their home due to safety concerns and personal discomfort, or should they prioritize their brother's stated needs and risk the potential fallout of disappointing the couple by insisting they use a hospital?