Asking Eric: Sister ‘wants me to have a baby with IVF and raise the baby with her, in a cult she is a part of’
- The speaker, recently divorced and married for 37 years, is asked by her sister to have a baby via IVF and raise it with her in a cult she joined.
- This request comes amid long-standing family tensions, including the sister gaining most of their late mother's assets without proper estate planning.
- Meanwhile, the speaker supports her husband who struggles with executive function and depends on her for personal tasks, causing stress when they are apart.
- The husband shows panicked helplessness that a therapist addresses, but he resists medication and does not fully acknowledge his problems, which strains their relationship.
- Experts recommend professional counseling and legal advice to establish boundaries, improve communication, and manage estate issues to protect the speaker’s health and future.
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Asking Eric: Sister ‘wants me to have a baby with IVF and raise the baby with her, in a cult she is a part of’
Dear Eric: I am in a predicament with my older sister. My mother passed away a few years ago, before getting her assets in order. This resulted in my sister gaining access to the majority of my mother’s assets. My sister has lived in the family home for much of her life, most recently since 2010. She feels it is hers, but she has never had a career and has been supported throughout her life. She expects me to support her, and while she’s been ni…
Asking Eric: My manipulative sister wants me to carry a baby for her and raise the child with her in a cult
DEAR ERIC: I am in a predicament with my older sister. My mother passed away a few years ago, before getting her assets in order. This resulted in my sister gaining access to the majority of my mother’s assets. My sister has lived in the family home for much of her life, most recently since 2010. She feels it is hers, but she has never had a career and has been supported throughout her life. She expects me to support her, and while she’s been ni…
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