The article discusses a situation where the author was exposed to pinkeye after watching her sister-in-law's son, who was suspected of having the infection. The author is frustrated and believes her sister-in-law knowingly withheld information about the child's health. While she feels justified in her anger and desire to no longer babysit, the advice given suggests considering trust and communication, questioning if there’s historical context influencing her view. The advice encourages assessing the relationship dynamics rather than solely focusing on the incident itself.
"It seems like you're assuming bad faith on her part where others, like your husband, might not—but maybe she's given you some reason not to trust her."
"If someone I liked and trusted told me she really didn't know her kid had pinkeye when she dropped him off with me, I'd be inclined to believe her."
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