← Return to Son estranged due to controlling spouse

Discussion

Son estranged due to controlling spouse

Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Nov 21, 2024 | Replies (21)

Comment receiving replies
@pml

Hi Marilyn,
I'm so sorry that you have this situation with your family! That's terrible! Not being allowed in their home or to go to your granddaughter's wedding is cruel. I agree with calling her the "B" word. It sounds like she is! Good for you for taking them out of the trust! They don't deserve anything.
I have a similar situation with my son. I haven't seen him in 20 years. He stated he wanted no contact. I don't know why. He knows better than this. He's 50! I read his comments on Twitter which is the only way I know that he's still alive. The world is crazy these days. It states in the Bible that children will turn against parents and I guess that's happening.
I hope things get better for you with your son. I'll say a prayer for you both.
PML

Jump to this post


Replies to "Hi Marilyn, I'm so sorry that you have this situation with your family! That's terrible! Not..."

Thank you for your helpful reply. Please know that we are not the only ones. My cousin has three sons, all married. The middle son and his wife (of course) turned against her. No contact. I did try. Sent a long email in which I accepted blame for anything that I might have done and was not aware of. I acknowledged that this might have happened and apologized. Nothing. That is when I changed my trust. This son was the trustee who would have closed out and distributed after my death. No longer. I did my research and found a fiduciary trustee. We had a meeting and I liked her. When I worked I worked for a probate and trust attorney for 23 years before I retired. Of course she is my attorney now. She is very family oriented and was sad to see what I was doing but I explained the situation and she agreed to do the necessary paperwork. While I am not thrilled with this situation with my son, I feel better that I have done what makes me easier in my mind. My sons are older than your son and I am older than dirt. I turned 90 last month. I am in fairly good health and am independent. I have no dementia and can make my own decisions, which I am doing and have done. I have accepted the fact that it is quite likely that I will never see him or speak to him again. Not a good feeling but it is what it is. Fortunately for me I still have a good relationship with older son. In case you are wondering why he is not the trustee, it is because he lives in Asia, so it is not geographically possible. We have discussed this and he is fine with it. At my age you can go anytime. I make no plans, just live one day at a time.