What do you think about this situation with my mother in law?

Q
#1. September 11th, 2009, at 4:00 PM.

It would be wrong for you to lie. Why is this even an issue? What possible good could come of lying? I don’t understand why you even have a dilemma. What should you say? The truth!!!

jaded
#2. September 12th, 2009, at 3:29 AM.

you should say, its your wife, you ask her and you yourself deal with your own home and family. in addition, keep your distance you and your own family children and whatever, stay away from this mess.

it is not your place to comment on this mess.

Simply Bri.
#3. September 13th, 2009, at 1:26 AM.

why don’t you call child services anonymously behind both the mother in law’s back and your husband’s back, if a child is in danger you really shouldn’t be questioning this. [[come on adult, this answer is coming from a 15 year old]]

and if thats your mother in law’s son..then that would make it your husband’s brother??
if he cares about his family he should do something.

what would you be lying about? im confused at what he would think it would be wrong for you to lie about…

anddd. . .idk but thats a weird situation.

Astray A
#4. September 13th, 2009, at 3:55 AM.

Tell the truth about your mother in-law think of that poor nine year old boy who has no choice but to live with this drunk/junkie. Your husband half brother he should back you up if you decide to report this to proper authority.

I’ll do what some people on this do when answering a question pretend i’m a socal worker

P. S lol MA in Social Science ( rolling eyes here)

Arthur W
#5. September 14th, 2009, at 11:07 PM.

If he asks then tell him the truth. The lady obvisiously needs help and it has to start somewhere and maybe he will do something. But if you dont say anything then nothing will happen and one of these days Im afraid its going to be one of the kids that pay the price if nothing is done. She is dfinitely creating an endangering hostile environment which is not good for anyone so if hes willing to do something here then by all means tell him all. Good luck

ragdoll1959
#6. September 15th, 2009, at 1:25 PM.

Man what a horrible situation! You do need to tell him, but he is going to go crazy because he is in a situation where he has no control. He can’t just drop what he is doing and go home. So I think I wouldn’t get into details. I think I would say something about her pill popping and drinking has increased,and you are starting to worry. But not any of the rest. I’m sure she was not so perfect before he left,and he can imagine the rest. He might put in some denial because he can’t control the situation. I would keep an eye on the kid myself and help him when I could.Let him know that all adults don’t act like that

Whitswife
#7. September 16th, 2009, at 5:21 AM.

I don’t think you can report her to DFAS, but you can let this ex ex hubby know to take her off the bank account and have the money redirected to your husband or someone else that he trust, if he has USAA he’ll have to start a new account if she has her name on it, if she just has a card then cancel it. If she is living on post, report her. Also, ask the man if you and your husband can take the 9 year old til he returns there is a power of attorney you can get a JAG that would give you custody while you report her to CPS. Have the cops kick her out of his house, and make sure they stay there til she is gone, and make sure the home is monitored. Best of luck to you love