A woman who is 29 years old told her story on Reddit and begged for help. It’s like a living nightmare for the young mom because her stepmother is trying to take over her role as a mother.
Her dad and stepmother were really hard for her to get along with.
We live in Italy with our 5-month-old daughter Willow and my fiancé M37 Marco. My name is F29 and I’m English. After medical school, I moved to Italy, which is where I met Marco. Now I work as a resident in one of the hospitals there.
My dad has been all over the place since he left my mom and me. When I was young, he married Tammy. She has never liked me, and they were never able to have children.
So, after I gave birth, my mom’s family came over to meet Willow and take care of us both. Not a word from my dad or Tammy. So, two weeks ago, they showed up out of the blue, saying they were “on vacation in the area” and wanted to meet Willow.
“She was fussy, so she mixed the two types of food, but since I was home, I got a cover and let her latch on to me.” She says that you will have to stop breastfeeding soon. When I asked her why, she said it couldn’t be done while Willow was with them. I ask her what she’s talking about because I’m even more confused now. It’s a baby room, and she tells me that we should share custody of Willow. Don’t worry, she’s already set everything up.
She keeps going while I just stare at her. She said that the age difference between me and Marco was not good for a child to grow up with, that she knew I needed help and was happy to give it, and that I should just give her Willow since I was more interested in working than staying home with my baby. But it was clear she couldn’t breastfeed, so we had to stop that right now.
“I told her she had to be kidding if she thought I was giving her my child.” She tells me to calm down and that she’s not asking for full custody. She just wants a much safer and more stable home where I can always visit. She told him it was her due.
Marco pushed everyone away and checked on Willow and me to make sure we were okay. Since then, things have been very strange for me. My dad has been texting me to say that I should let Tammy show that she is a good caregiver, and Tammy has been sending me lots of pictures of the nursery she has made.
Also, just to make sure no one gets lost. Tammy isn’t in Italy with me, but I am. They came by plane. My dad’s name isn’t on my birth certificate, so I think that limits his “grandparent’s rights” claim. My mom is Willow’s guardian. We’ve written a will that says what will happen if we die. Willow goes to the daycare at the hospital where we both work.
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