My mom threatened to call CPS on me and my wife when the baby isn't born yet
On the cusp of welcoming new life into their world, a young couple finds themselves ensnared in the shadows of their past.
The weight of judgment from family, rooted in old misconceptions, threatens to overshadow the joy and hope that the promise of a baby brings.
What should have been a moment of unity and celebration around the campfire instead ignites a deep wound, as harsh words from a loved one cast doubt on their worthiness as parents.
In this fragile time, they face not just the challenge of becoming new parents, but the pain of feeling misunderstood and unfairly criticized.
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The original poster (OP) and his wife feel deeply hurt and betrayed by the mother's threat to call Child Protective Services (CPS) over perceived messiness, especially given the wife's difficult past with the system.
Their response has been to enforce a boundary through silence until an apology is received, but the mother's conditional offer to apologize now creates significant doubt and emotional tension.
Is it appropriate for the OP and his wife to accept the mother's proposed apology under the condition of meeting at her house by a bonfire, or should they stand firm on their demand for a sincere, unconditional apology delivered in a neutral setting, given the severity of the initial threat?
A Wave of Opinions Just Hit the Thread:
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