familybrother
#RI-6ab4a54b·4 months ago·
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“took on unexpected childcare responsibility”
What Actually Happened
My brother used my name as emergency contact for his child without telling me, now mother is asking me to take the child
What I wish I knew
"he had a child and would involve me in childcare"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"clearly communicate boundaries and expectations with family members"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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family Category
120
family decisions logged. Avg regret 7.3/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
73%
of family decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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