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Dear MIMsters: I’ve Been Swindled By My Own Mum And Sister

Dear MIMsters: I’ve Been Swindled By My Own Mum And Sister

I have been swindled by my own mum and sister and I still can’t believe it.

A few months ago, my elder sister traveled with my mum to buy some goods for her shop. She called me to say that they were stranded and needed some cash. She told me that she had some money saved in a Microfinance bank she couldn’t access from where they were. She said she would definitely pay back in two days.

I told her I didn’t have money any money to spare. I explained that only money I had was savings my husband had made for me to start a business and that my husband would never forgive me if anything goes wrong with that money. She swore to pay back. She said she knows how much damage that could do to my marriage. And since I know she’s a business woman who generates so much revenue from her business, I gave her the money.

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When I called her for the money later, she told me it was not available. I begged her, crying on the phone. Then she stopped taking my calls. I called my mum who said that I should stop disturbing my sister, that why would my husband chase me away because of money as if I’m a househelp, and hung up the phone.

A few weeks ago, I had to tell my husband. Out of anger, he told me to leave and go get the money back. I called my parents and they said I should come back then. Till today none of them have bothered to reach me nor returned my money to me. My husband is so pissed with my family.

Please, I need suggestion on how to get my money back and obviously, they don’t care about me or my marriage.

View Comments (26)
  • Your sis and mother no try at all, it’s obvious they don’t have your interest at heart. Report her to your kinsmen may be your sis will return your money.

  • Its obvious they will not pay back that money,just take it as a lesson when next ur dealing with humans.

  • It’s obvious you have lost the money.You can’t involve the police so consider it gone.I’m sure you have learnt your lesson(though the hard way)when it comes to your family.My only concern is the strain this will cause in your marriage.Please continue begging oga and pray he forgives u

  • Hnmmm is ur sister married if yes go to her house when her husband is around n report it to him then insist u collect ur money from her b4 leaving…..

  • Is ur sister married? If she is, she shouldn’t have behaved DAT way in the first place. Have u been stingy to them or maybe u haven’t been assisting them financially and maybe they r getting back at u for something. I don’t know if what I will advice will go down well with u. I advice u report them to their pastor(s). Just tell d pastor how it appended and what it has caused in ur marriage. as for, never give out money trusted to u by ur husband without his permission to any one, except if u can replace it.

  • Hmmm na wah for this kind family oooooo. This is too complicated. I don’t even know what to say. Next time you will have ro be more careful.

  • i dont lend money i cant part with in case u dont pay back it wont pain me.if i lend u money its an amount i know i can dash u..so my dear invite elders in ur family dat they both respect nxt time my dear b wise.

  • Hmm, money is the root of all evil. If your sister is married go tell her hubby. But have it in mind u might not get your money back. Just beg your hubby well. Your family don fall your hand. It’s a a big shame on your mum n sister. Now you learnt your lesson the hard way. Just painfully let go.

  • Na wa o! Ur mum and sister no try at all, but u have 2 calmly talk to her, maybe sometin serious happened 2 d money and good, though u know ur sister better dn i do, u will know if she is lying or not. They should pls save ur marriage

  • I hope your sister gets to have an urgent need for money and comes running to you so you can remind her. Hopefully, you are not like me because I would still help…. It’s sad. Just work hard and return the money to your husband and beg for forgiveness. Once beaten, twice shy….

  • It’s obvious the money is gone..so forget about it and beg your hubby, with time he will forgive..next time simply tell them you don’t have. .

  • Your money can not just disappear like dat,report her to police and get her arrested at once,she will surely cough out the money,the hard way is just the only way

  • IS TOO BAD! PLEASE BEG YOUR HUSBAND TO FORGIVE U AND THEN FORGET ABOUT THOSE TWO BUT U JUST HAVE TO BE VERY CAREFULLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

  • Jst no from now u have no mother or sister if they care about u you they won’t put u in a position u are now knowing it will affect ur marriage

  • i tink u are being slow or not serious,there is a kind of action u will take now,the money will come out sharp sharp

  • Like mother like daughter, plz just let them be and never involve your money with them again, once bitten twice shy

  • the fact here is that your ppl are not in suport of ur marriage and that is the only thing that can lead to this. Try and let them see reason why they should suport ur marriage.

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