So I moved to mid wales in 2021 from somerset to be with my boyfriend. Now that I’m having a baby I am being guilt tripped by family members especially my grandmother it’s making me feel so bad and I feel like have to explain myself everytime the reason why i decided to move! Trying to not stress about everything but after a phone conversation has really made me feel bad!! Not one family member has visited well apart from my dad but I am not being guilt tripped for this decision 😢
Read more on PeanutThe views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of Peanut.
Learn more about our guidelines.
I’m sorry to hear this is happening 🩷 some families don’t know how to show their love and support properly. Don’t feel guilty for doing what you needed to do for your relationship or for your happiness. 🩷

I used to live there! Haha. I would say that your happiness is what is most important at this time and that they should support you if you and maybe mention that it’s not helpful at this time for any negativity unless it’s for your welfare and they are concerned xx

Thankyou that really means a lot ❤️ i’m trying to be chilled as much as possible before my baby is born but when things like that happen I stress xxx

Oh Laura sorry to hear about this, but I am sure your family are concerned about you’ve having a new baby and they would like to support you.

Don’t be guilt tripped.
If they want to see you and your baby when they arrive then they can make the effort to visit you.
It’s a two way thing and shouldn’t be all down to you.
And if they don’t visit that’s on them and not you.
You’ve done what’s best for you and that’s all you can do in life. Don’t try to make everyone else happy at your expense as you’ll end up being the unhappy one. Xx

you’ve got it completely right!! I will tell them when she arrives then it will be down to them to visit I’m not going to force them to come it’s their decision! If they don’t come they will be missing out. I won’t be travelling to somerset til she’s a few months old it won’t all be down to me xx