My side of the family is the closest to to me right now, however they're also the most toxic. I've been wanting to actually cut them out for a while now. They've been using my previous marriage and my son as a hold over me. They refuse to acknowledge my partner, wont call me by my name (Im in the process of changing it).

When I gave birth last, my mother tried to tear me apart by suggesting that my abusive ex was the best for me and I should leave my current partner for him. She told me when I found out I was pregnant to give up my child.

Most of my family follows her lead.

I cant deal with them. I need a stress free pregnancy for the first time.