Summary
A woman wants to tell her 11-year-old daughter that she was conceived through a sperm donor, but her husband strongly opposes the idea and has stopped communicating with her. Frustrated by his silence, she turned to the internet for advice. The situation has sparked widespread discussion online about sharing such family secrets with children.
Key Facts
- A 45-year-old woman wants to tell her daughter about her conception through a sperm donor.
- Her 44-year-old husband strongly disagrees and is not speaking to her.
- The woman shared her story on Reddit to seek advice.
- Online commenters mostly criticized the husband's lack of communication.
- Some Reddit users discussed the importance of honesty with children about their origins.
- The Sperm Bank of California advises that such discussions should be ongoing and honest.
- Relationship experts warn that silence and unresolved conflict in marriage can negatively affect families.
- Newsweek attempted to reach out to the woman for further comment.
