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It's been a year since the knock back then when my ex was arrested his family all rallied round to help and support him (mainly because they thought he was innocent) his step dad asked me 100s of questions wanting to know why I'd not asked the police more questions when he was arrested and they searched the house. He even asked why I'd just let them take him? His dad spent the night driving around different police stations looking for him and his brother kept ringing for updates. I knew his family had been standoffish since the arrest but I'm so angry that recently the son we have together wasn't acknowledged on his birthday by my ex's dad or brother. No phone call no message nothing. I feel like they blame me in some way for what's happened.
My ex's brothers partner is due to have a baby any day now and I hope they don't expect me to make a fuss over them. I know it's probably petty of me but Since the knock I've learnt I've got to put myself and my kids first.
i let my ex know and to tell his family that his are welcome to see the child we have together if they got in contact we could sort something out.
sorry I just needed to vent and hope someone could understand what I'm going through. Thanks

Thank you jilly

Thank you baffledB

I noticed they had been standoffish and thought I'd give them time as it's been a big shock to us all but to ignore his birthday really upset me. Luckily my son is not old enough to understand it all or notice. His brothers girlfriend posted a message about people not bothering with her or asking after the baby but it works both ways.