The world of a mother was flipped upside down when she discovered a horrible truth in the middle of a peaceful farmhouse situated on a large property. A family get-together that was first planned as a chance for unity took an unanticipated turn, leaving the matriarch shocked and perplexed. An anonymous female Redditor posted her story in the “Relationship Advice” topic in July 2020. The 37-year-old brother of the woman’s farmer husband moved into their spacious farmhouse with his wife and two kids, according to the Original Poster (OP).
The goal was to establish a peaceful home environment where everyone could work from home and the OP’s nieces could experience the allure of farm life. At 44 years old, OP was already a mother of three children who shared her and her husband’s home. The children consisted of a 13-year-old daughter, a 16-year-old daughter, and an 18-year-old son.
OP and her son went on a regular grocery shopping excursion on the day her brother arrived at their farmhouse. While he went to the closest pharmacy to get his workout pills, she went grocery shopping. OP discovered a surprise in her 18-year-old son’s suitcase when he got home: two packets of condoms, for a total of 72. At the time, she wrote it off as appropriate behavior in a newly formed partnership.Even though OP was shocked, she remained calm and chose not to confront them.Months went by, and the family’s daily activities seemed to be going as usual.
The eldest son, his wife, and the sibling went for early morning runs around the farm, giving the impression that the family was close. Until June 2020, when her son and SIL allegedly left for their morning run but she didn’t see them make any loops around the farm despite being up early baking something delectable for the family, OP didn’t notice anything out of the ordinary. “They told me they had made the decision to go, so I asked about it.
I [thought] nothing of this because everything seemed normal.” The OP said, “My SIL and son looked to have a really excellent bond. But the picture-perfect exterior will soon crumble. The day before she went public with her story, OP was getting home early in the morning from a friend’s house when she was hit by something. She could see that the light was still on in the open cabin on her property even though the sun hadn’t risen yet.
OP assumed that maybe one of the staff members had forgotten to lock up the cabin, so he went over to turn out the lights and shut the door. OP noticed something just as she was ready to shut the door and turn down the lights. She heard someone making love as they drew nearer, so she took a quick glimpse. To the dismay of OP, it turned out to be her 34-year-old sister-in-law and her eldest son engaging in sexual contact. Even though OP was shocked and completely stunned, she remained calm and chose not to confront them.
As OP recovered from her shock and struggled with her emotions, she couldn’t help but wonder how long her son and SIL had supposedly been close. There was a noticeable shock, and OP was experiencing a wide range of emotions. The disclosure presented her with a number of difficult choices: should she face them? Should she tell her brother the truth? And her husband, what about him? The family’s once-jovial house was now overshadowed by the weight of the secrets she now carried.
OP found herself at a crossroads when she considered the warning indicators she had missed, such the mysterious morning runs, the apparent tight bond between her son and sister-in-law, and the profusion of condoms. She then started asking internet strangers for assistance and guidance. Numerous people responded enthusiastically to OP’s story, leaving thoughtful comments in the process. I’m just going to give you the advise that nobody else has given you yet—hide the guns. I grew up on a farm.
If you have a safe, lock them inside and store the key somewhere else. Regardless of how you approach this, it will not end well. “I find it surprising that people advise you to see your brother first,” one user said. “Speak with your husband first, then your brother, and finally your son with your husband. according to their discussions. Another commenter said, “Your husband should know what’s going on with his son, and you need to put your child’s needs ahead of your brother’s feelings [sic].”
“Tell your husband first so he can provide you with support and backup.” The next step is to determine the type of relationship here.Eventually, you’ll have to tell your brother the truth, and the following course of events will depend on the circumstances.”The only thing that is certain is that your brother and SIL are most likely done,” joked another online user. How do you feel about this story? If you were in OP’s position, how would you respond to the circumstances?