GlimmerWaveMy Girlfriend Locked Our Baby in a Closet 😳🤯
I never thought I'd be writing this, but here I am, totally lost. My girlfriend and I had a baby after an unexpected pregnancy. I dropped out of college, started working long hours to support us, and thought she was handling motherhood well. Last week, I came home to find our baby locked in a closet, crying and exhausted. My girlfriend broke down, saying I don't understand because I'm never home. I get that she's stressed, but this crossed a line. Now she wants to take our baby to her sister's—who's not exactly a safe influence. I'm angry, confused, and honestly, scared for my kid. How do we rebuild trust after something like this? Am I overreacting, or is this a huge red flag? Please, I need some real advice. 😤😭🤔 #TrustIssues #ParentingStruggles #RelationshipAdvice #RomanticRelationships
2025-05-27
Jean Meyer
You need help, do you have any family that could help?
I'm very scared for your child. A victim of abuse, usually starts as something else neglect, battery, unusual punishment.
Most abuse is covered up, and it continues to get progressively worse.
Get your child out now, before its too late.
05-27
Orlando, FL
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Darlene WW
Where are the grandparents? Mom needs help now. Take her to the ER; explain that she is unwell as a new mother and what you found when you came home from work.
05-27
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Judith Diane Tullos Lewis
post partum depression. my friend killed herself, not the baby. could have been both.
it's a very high level of depression caused by a hormone imbalance and being overwhelmed by new baby responsibilities and demands. don't leave them alone.
try sister.
that sister may be the only help u have. if she can feel better being with her sister, fine. sisters personal life does not mean she won't take care of the baby and ur wife
not about u. take personal out of it
05-27
Ocean City, MD
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Cheetara_Thundercat
She probably has Post partum depression and you need help. If not from her sister, then maybe there's a local organization to help. She may need counseling, possibly even medication, depending on how seriously her mental health has deteriorated.
05-27
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Mel Sue H
It's not about trust. It's a physical imbalance in hormones. She needs to be seen by a medical and mental health professional immediately!
05-27
Bartow, FL
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Shanon
You seriously need to look out for your child. If you have some vacation time, take it. She needs serious help bc locking a baby in a closet isn't normal and unfortunately could lead to more serious harm to your child.... my son cried for the first 2 months after birth and I never once thought to lock him away.....
05-27
Kansas City, MO
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Stasha Fleshman
first off never leave your baby with her until she is better, she probably has post postpartum depression, Secondly she needs help ASAP, thirdly you should definitely call the police and make a report, forth get her in to see a psychiatrist they can prescribe any meds she might need...🙏💕 prayers to your baby and you and your wife...
05-27
Dunkirk, NY
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I.R.Bama
Have you called Child Protective Services on her yet? No? Well then CPS should be called on you both.
05-27
Afton, VA
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Carebear99
Mama needs some help. Maybe a family member to come over and help out. You are not in the wrong. Thankfully, it wasn't worse. Keep strong and do the best you can for you and your family. The trust can be rebuilt it you truly want it to. It will and should take time for sure. Don't constantly hold it over her, but it definitely should not be forgotten. But definitely get some help for Mama and even yourself. That is a lot on your shoulders. Even if it's just a friend to vent to or fishing something that kinda relaxes you and kinda clear your head.
05-27
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Stacie Gordon
l think she's suffering from postpartum depression. I had it after having my son, and it can be brutal. Get her evaluated by a doctor asap. Do you have someone reliable who can spend time with her while you work, or who could care for your baby while mom adapts? Bringing in CPS should not be your first move. Calmly tell the woman you chose as a partner she has to care for the baby but that help is coming. Set up some sort of hotline for her to reach out if she needs support BEFORE she does something she can't come back from.
05-28
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