Originally Posted by
alterity 
The LO is not a reflection of you, logically, but in the United States (not so sure how prevalent it is in other societies) guilt by association is ubiquitous. If it wasn't so extremely common, I would have no worry whatsoever about attending face-to-face meetings.
You are so right about this! My brother in law has been so caring and helpful through out all of the awful stuff my husband has put me and the kids through. (my bro in law has a girlfriend so it's not that) But my family members want me to have nothing to do with him cause in their eyes he "must be just like his brother". It's totally not fair. I would hate for someone to judge me based on my siblings or parents because we are all completely different.