CO relatives and funerals
My grandmother is not well. I CO off my father and so I'm not sure what to do when she passes. I'm thinking I should maybe avoid the Wake and Just go to the funeral and sit at the back. I know it will...
View ArticleDifficulty dealing with StepFather
I really need some advice on how to deal with my pushy stepfather (SF). It’s an issue that’s really hurt my heart for awhile and is becoming a major PITA. Here’s some background for you to help...
View Articlegrandma playing mommy. Small update pg 8, BAD pg10, mini pg 14, GPR page 17
Please help us!!! Long story short (or at least I'll try) my boyfriend and I live with his mom and husband along with their two daughters. We're all young adults (23 years and up) My boyfriend and I...
View ArticleDid I Overreact?
My four 1/2 month old son and I were at a family reunion when my aunt (mom's sister) who I've always had a very good relationship with offered to hold him while my DH and I left the table we were all...
View ArticleBIL's BIL
I lurk this board frequently and after reading so much advice I'm trying to shine my spine and develop more/better boundaries. I am reading nice girl syndrome right now and the boundaries book will be...
View ArticleThe Funkle who cried Fishbowl- small update/ texts and emails 46,47.
For starters: I fractured my shoulder 6 days ago. I am unable to do anything, even basically childcare for my kids (3 and 1) for 8 weeks. No picking them up, driving, changing diapers, etc as my...
View ArticleAm I crazy or are MIL/FIL crazy?
First time poster but I did read a lot of posts and the rules. I need some help figuring out my MIL and FIL. BG (very long). DH and I have been married for 8 years. When we first got married we lived...
View ArticleThought my ILs were bad...
We visited with DH's grandparents today. They wanted to see our 2yo son, which is fine. While talking, my husband's future deployment came up. He will be gone during the grandparents 60th anniversary...
View ArticleNot invited to SIL's bachelorette party
Last night I was cruising to Facebook and see my SIL is having a bachelorette party that I wasn't invited to! I felt crushed! My other SIL (her sister) was there along with a few of her friends. We...
View ArticleDifficulty dealing with StepFather UD 4 5 Possible Lawn Tantrum HELP! 7
I really need some advice on how to deal with my pushy stepfather (SF). It’s an issue that’s really hurt my heart for awhile and is becoming a major PITA. Here’s some background for you to help...
View ArticleLooking to end a TO, but how?: Advice needed (all updates in OP): Wedding...
Updates: 4, 5, 8, 13, 24 Relevant BG http://community.babycenter.com/post/a60407452/its_beginning_to_look_a_lot_like_an_awkward_christmas_updates_121316_rugsweeping_attempt_17 DH and I have decided to...
View ArticleTime for cease and desist?
Here is my previous post. I don't expect anyone to remember me. http://community.babycenter.com/post/a60882514/really_mom_enmeshed_bpdnarc_need_help_to_co._triggers?cpg=1 They have never met my son,...
View ArticleMIL ISSUES... HELP
Hi guys, Just looking for some advice and support because im struggling... So 5 years ago, I got married to my husband and things were fine with the in laws. there were little things that bothered me...
View ArticleMil
Question. Apple iPhone users. Does anyone know if you can block someone on face time only? But still receive text messages and phone calls? I have an overwhelming, overbearing, nosey, horrible...
View ArticleLONG: Lots of screen shots, Narc MIL, emotional incest, the works
BG: Married to husband 3 years, together 4. 3 kids, MIL hasn't met our youngest. DH is an only child, MIL had him at 17. She's been married 3 times, and we just found out SFIL left her about a month...
View ArticleOh, DuH. It's so cute when you fall for it, again. I'm not playing.
Background: http://community.babycenter.com/post/a59081098/i_just_cant_even-issues_27_31_35_65_update_70 Why does DH pick a fight with me EVERY time he spends more than 10 minutes with his mom? /sigh I...
View ArticleEx MIL and my kids upd p 8,12,14,23,37,50,57
Hi all.clurier gone Anon. Been trying to find the courage to use advice given on other posts to incorporate into my own issues. I'm trying my best but being met with roadblock after roadblock. Trigger...
View ArticleVisiting tmr
My mom and younger sister are coming up for a visit ( live 6 hours away) tmr. My mom's been on a major TO for months even before I moved here with the kids mid August. Dh stayed behind to work and move...
View ArticleNeed help wording this for my mother ud2
Hi! Going anon, been around for about 3 years. I am having a big surgery this winter. My husband is using up the rest of his vacation days and his aunt is helping me for two days before the new year. I...
View ArticleBabyshower, birth plan and MIL. Babyshower update pg 11
Long time lurker since I knew I would need this group. I created a new account so I have privacy with this post. Background: DH and I have been together for 5 years, married for 3. We’re both 33. When...
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