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My wealthy, recently widowed, godmother has no children & is sole heir to millions of dollars. My parents, who have had nothing to do with her for about 10 years, have become her best friend, catering to her every need. My father even started going to church with her even though he hasn't set foot in a church for 30 years.

If that isn't disgusting enough, my parents are afraid I might get part of the inheritance and have started telling my godmother outrageous lies about me, all negative & designed to draw a wedge between she and I. Unfortunately its worked and my godmother will no longer speak to me or take my calls.

My husband and I are well off & don't care about the money. We've got all that we need and then some. The things my parents have said about me so hurtful. When I couldn't reason with them I felt I had no choice but to cut ties to spare more hurt.

It hurts and its hard to believe my own parents would stoop so low! Did I do the right thing

2007-01-20 12:02:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships Family

9 answers

it happens every day!!!(disowning parents).
most are better for it.

2007-01-20 13:11:06 · answer #1 · answered by nwnativeprincess 6 · 0 0

Many people will do some very shoddy things when money or the prospect of it is involved.
If it were me, I would cut ties with the parents, too. I would write a sincere letter to your godmother, explaining the situation and why you have cut ties with them. It isn't necessary to go on a tirade in it, just state in a heartfelt way, that you love her, and if she ever needs you for anything, all she has to do is pick up the phone and call.
So sorry to hear about your problem. Betrayal by family is very difficult to get past. Maybe one day you all will be able to work through it. One should try and have a loving relationship with their parents, if possible. Good luck.

2007-01-20 20:11:14 · answer #2 · answered by Slimsmom 6 · 2 0

Yup. You did the right thing. It is amazing what people will do when $ is on the line. Truly, people will do horrific things. You don't need that sort of drama in your life.

Write your Godmother a letter, tell her that you love her and only want the best for her. And if the best is not having you in her life than you will abide by her wishes. Although the thought of not having her in your life saddens you, you want to make her happy. Then give your address, phone number, and e-mail if she should someday change her mind. Then enclose a photo of you and your husband (and kids if you have any).

2007-01-20 20:13:56 · answer #3 · answered by Poppet 7 · 0 0

Wow! That is really messed up. I am so sorry that you have had to go through something like that. But I think you made the right decision. There is nothing more you can do. You haven't done anything wrong and you have nothing to be ashamed of. If your parents ever come to their senses, they will deeply regret what they have done and beg for your forgiveness. Until then, I would just recommend that you move on with your life, and hope that the regain some sense of decency.

2007-01-20 20:12:57 · answer #4 · answered by Ldy Bug 3 · 0 0

hi
i think that you did the only thing you could do. you godmother will find out hopefully in good time what they are up to. just try to have and open heart when she comes back to the only one who seems to care for her. remember that your godmother is and elderly woman who needs someone to help her out from time to time and when all of this blows over you might be the only person that she can count on. try to keep and eye on her from a distance to make sure that they don't go to far. at the same time making sure that you don't get hurt Any more.

2007-01-20 20:14:46 · answer #5 · answered by Sonya K 4 · 0 0

Its called Karma and it will come back to bite them hard if what you are describing is true.

As for the wedge that they drove between you and your godmother, write her a letter (old school and put a stamp on it). Maybe if she can sit down quietly and read it it will shed some light on what is truly going on. Don't slander your parents or you will looks as bad to her as they do to you.

And... Yes, I would stop talking to my parents if they caused deceit and hurt too.

2007-01-20 20:09:43 · answer #6 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 4 0

what goes around will come around your parents will end up all alone and sad.......you did the right thing

2007-01-20 20:57:31 · answer #7 · answered by just_me_1955 5 · 0 0

Helllll Yeaaahhh!!!!!!!!! thats BS no thats double BS

2007-01-20 20:08:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

yes your parents are greedy pigs!! How Dare They!

2007-01-20 20:17:36 · answer #9 · answered by Nightchild 4 · 0 0

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