I think I need to CO my MOO UPDATED p2,5,11,15, 17,19, 24, 32, My family...
I think the time has come to cut out my mom and dad. I'm feeling guilty because their health isn't great, but I just can't let them treat me like this anymore. Background: about 2 years ago I got...
View ArticleWhen the BH doesn't work SIL Email 3 BG 4 SIL Response 10 MIL Email 12 OSIL...
I know you guys often say "BE THE BH" however, I don't feel as though it is solving anything. I know you also say to address things in the moment, however, over the weekend we were together with SIL...
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Secondhand Smoke! So Pissed!
Background trigger! Okay, so my DF and I live with his mom in her house. A little background: I have been pregnant before while living here. When I found out, I quit cold turkey, no issues. Everyone...
View ArticleNeed thoughts on difficult situation
Okay here goes. My mom is a selfish, narcissistic individual, who raised me in a way that hindered me from really growing up, exploring the world separate from her, and developing my own identity and...
View ArticleHow to explain CO to kids that aren't yours
Bit of complicated but relevant background. My SIL is coming to visit me, my DH and our DD this weekend and bringing my DNi, who is 8. DNi is not her daughter. DNi lives with her mom (DNi mom, not SIL...
View ArticleAunt has ridiculous request
Frequent DWIL reader- new Anon account Relevant BG: my father has been in jail for the majority of my life (very complicated story behind that, not relevant to this issue). In order for me to speak to...
View ArticleNot sure how to proceed. *triggers* text pg 1, 3, 7, 8, 10, 12, 17 20/21, 25,...
My mom and I have always had a rocky relationship. I've always just taken the abuse over whatever slight she thought happened. There's tons of background I can provide in the comments if necessary....
View ArticleNeed help dealing with MOO *Trigger*
Just came across this board a few months ago. When I shared it with my DH, we realized the advice given here was how were trying to deal with our extended families but because we didn't have the proper...
View ArticleClarify the no overnight rule or let ILs assume they're staying with us?
Hello DWIL, we have had quite a few boundary stomps by PILs in the last 18 months. I've posted before about an issue, can't link the post as I'm mobile. I'll just give the short key points related to...
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Dealing with my mother? Really Long
Okay, I'm not sure if there are any boards about dealing with your own parents, in-laws I think are the closest topic. I am in need of some advice on a very tender subject, so please be considerate of...
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CO MOO - "Making life hard",trojanp8,throw it all awayp11,escalationp17,plot...
So my MOO & FOO are CO. Since about April. (I have background on here somewhere, I'll try to link it in the comments). I haven't spoken to them since the lawn tantrums during the CO, with the...
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When they want to "fix" things that you don't want fixed UD 8, 17, 19, 23, 38...
I've posted a few times about the ILs, but this is completely unrelated. We attend a smallish church, one of the "everyone knows everyone" types where many families have multiple generations there. In...
View ArticleDH needing help moving forward with MIL- update & question of 6
I am writing on behalf of my DH. He doesn’t quite know how to move forward with MIL. He feels estranged from her and his family (his other family members have been pulling away ever since we took a...
View ArticleMy horrible mom-- need help
I posted on here a few times a year ago plus. My mom has depression, agoraphobia, victim complex etc. Very toxic and I'd been her only help/support for years and years. My dh and her have always butted...
View ArticleDisentangling from the BOO: UD: 5, llama noms: 6 nonsense: 8/11 HELP me shut...
I may or may not have posted background on my FOO on here, but the short version is my mom was an alcoholic and slowly killed herself with it, passed in 2010 leaving my 18 year old brother, who hadn't...
View ArticleI think I need to CO my MOO UPDATED p2,5,11,15, 17,19, 24, 32, My family...
I think the time has come to cut out my mom and dad. I'm feeling guilty because their health isn't great, but I just can't let them treat me like this anymore. Background: about 2 years ago I got...
View ArticleFuneral ambush
I'm so stressed and would love some advice. I have BG on here. http://community.babycenter.com/post/a61599811/just-another-controlling-mother...udfm-p212223?cpg=30 The other day I stupidly told my aunt...
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Setting boundaries with MIL preemptively
Lurker going poster here. BG: I have been with DH for 6 years now. We are expecting our first at the start of July, all has been going well with the pregnancy and our marriage is stronger than ever. We...
View ArticleNarc grannie is putting the squeeze on
Long story short parents move into grandparents house as part of a temporary arrangement (http://community.babycenter.com/post/a57541840/pa_grandma_help_w_tips_for_todays_family_lunch). I've been...
View ArticleFMIL meltdown (lengthy)
Okay, so last night my fmil literally flipped out and stormed out of the room after i answered a question she had about crib bedding. Here's what happened: my fiance and I were outside in the...
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