Clik here to view.
Grandma doesn't approve of preschool arrangements
We have a 4yo DD. DH and I work full time, so we need childcare. The issue is with my mother, who currently sees my DD weekly and has her spend the night on Fridays. We feel that this is a generous...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Me problem?
I've posted here about IL and DH issues here before, but now I have a question regarding a family member on my side of the family. I've never really had a super close relationship with this particular...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Inlaws visit...not your typical boundary stomp, update 3
Regular poster here... Long story short, my inlaws came from florida to ohio to sort of visit. By sort of, I mean basically use us as a hotel on Thursday night and tonight. They left Friday morning and...
View ArticleGFIL Died
Well Hubby, grandpa died today. He was extremly LC we hadn't talked to him since our wedding in 2012 mainly because we cut off FIL who is GFIL son. Now the issue is my husband I already know is going...
View ArticleTrigger dead husband crazed mil llamas will not be sorry UD pg.6
This is goingoing to be very long. I have a long history of bsc with my mother in law so this should be no surprise, however my husband just died and I need some advice and validation. Normally he...
View ArticleI think I need to CO my MOO UPDATED p2,5,11,15,17,19,24,32,44,52
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 ArticleClik here to view.
Mil babysitting for 4 mo lo
My mom watches my lo on days both myself and DH work. It is great, she is a nicu nurse of 35+ yrs so I am super comfortable with her .as our primary babysitter. I have absolutely nothing to worry about...
View ArticleNeed your help to stay strong. LONG. UD pg 6
BG: How do you give background on the women who raised you? My whole life has been one big guilt trip. I am the only child of a single mother who has been CO from her family and has NO friends. She is...
View ArticleProblem with FIL
I am a ftm and am super uncomfortable with people holding baby. Especially with FIL, when DD was born i told him i didnt want his toddlers touching her and he questioned my decision, when it came time...
View ArticleMom trying to get brother to help her get to me...
My mom has been overly mean to me at least 3x in past month. I told her why I was upset & she wrote back to me basically blaming/attacking me! I never responded. I read "You are not Crazy, It is...
View Article21 years old and still feeling like I have to pick a side...(trigger? and...
So glad I found this board. Background for my situation is really long so I'm gonna try to keep it brief as possible. I hope I used the trigger right haha I'm still learning. My parents got divorced...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My mom has gone off the deep end
Seriously I'm so shocked with my mom but I guess I shouldn't be. About a month ago my mom asked if her and my brother could stay at my place (2 bedroom apartment) for a few days because she's going to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How would you feel? 4,7,12,UD16,Q19,34,54,82,88,95,96,115,127,132,177,242
Let me preface this with I am an only child who is the primary caregiver to my parents. My mother has a brain injury and an underlying personality disorder that makes her difficult at best. My dad is...
View ArticleMy brother's wedding - do I addresses this? BG 18, 31-33; Noms 46, 77; Update...
Long time lurker, but I'm not a parent yet and didn't have a reason to create an account until now. I have read The Sticky. I have my big girl pants on and would love any input you are willing to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
BIL drama! Update page 5
Okay, let m try to explain this situation as simple as I can! I ..My DH and I bought a 3 family house last year, and decided to rent out the 3rd floor apartment to his brother (at a very good price),...
View ArticleWhat do Your babies call your Parents and Inlaws?
My family has always galled everyone Aunt (X) or Uncle (X) Grandma (X) and Grandpa (X). I have seen other families call grandparents GIGI or GAMY or Oma or Opa / other languages. What other names are...
View ArticleI think I need to CO my MOO UPDATED p2,5,11,15,17,19,24,32,44,52 C&D 58
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 ArticleClik here to view.
Photos of CO people *Triggers* Q pg 11, Ud 15, Blanket 21, 24, 27!!!
Going through a divorce. Once finalized I'm moving to a very anti GPR state. No legal needed, I have Google and a lawyer thanks. Lots of background but it's complicated and a lot of my normal meter so...
View Article*vent* Mother driving me crazy
Every since I got pregnant with my son in 2014, my mother has been fighting me tooth and nail on just about everything!! It drives me crazy and I can't understand why. We fought about how I wanted to...
View ArticleHow to deal with DuH and his relationship with PIL's after DD is born
I just realized this a very long post! I have put my MIL on a TO until DS will be born (she is allowed to come and visit him in the hospital). BG: She came here 1 week during my pregnancy with the dog...
View Article