Ask Kari: Should I post the truth about my cheating brother-in-law on Facebook?
Dear Kari,
I am so frustrated with my brother-in-law. He posts God quotes on his Facebook page, yet is terrible to everyone he knows. He cheats on his taxes, his wife, and fleeces friends and family out of money. I am so tempted to blow him out of the water and post the truth about him on Facebook. Do you think I should?--Tempted
Dear Tempted,
I do not recommend doing so unless you are willing to lose the relationship and ties with his family. I know that it can be hard to watch someone lie and cheat their way through life, but I do not suggest that you post the truth, your truth, unless you are willing to never see his family again. Instead, I recommend that you remove yourself from viewing his Facebook posts and save your energy and mind space from being harmed by him and the viewing of his actions. Focus on yourself, your good choices in life and move on.
–Kari
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About Kari: Dr. O’Neill is a Doctor of Social Work, and a board-certified licensed independent clinical social worker. Dr. O’Neill completed her undergraduate and graduate education at the University of Washington and her doctorate at Tulane University, and currently serves as an affiliated medical staff member at Swedish Hospital Issaquah.