Meeting to end TO with IL's. Not sure what to think/feel...
The IL's have been on TO for about 2.5 months. DH and I needed space from them bc relations with them were causing a lot of marital strife. In that time we have been going to couples counseling to work...
View ArticleSurprise visit/CTJ meeting (long) ***trigger***
Alright, this is my first post and I apologise in advance for the length, but I've got to give some background. Â The current issue is with my FOO. Mainly my mother. We have a very rocky history. She...
View ArticleOT recipe help
I'm trying to make a chicken casserole which calls for cream of celery soup. I can't find any at the supermarket so was wondering if there's a substitute soup I can use. I'd prefer not to have to make...
View Articlei need some guidance *triggers* ud pg3, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 23, 25, 27, 28,...
I haven't been okay in the past few weeks. I'm seeking help for it. I was considering being hospitalized but I don't trust mil with the kids and DH can't. Mil called DH this morning and said they're...
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Worried that Estranged MIL and SFIL want to be present. Update p.11
BG: MIL and FIL divorced 7 years ago. MIL remarried 2 years ago, DH and his siblings didn't even get to meet the guy until they were already engaged (very short engagement, they used to be friends 40...
View ArticleWay off topic but it's about a sewing machine part
My mom has a really really old(think 70+year)Adler sewing machine and she is trying to find a new bobbin case for it. The one she has doesn't work anymore as the tension screws fell out and she can't...
View ArticleDo I have a right to be angry?
BG: SIL and DH are pretty close, we had babies about 4 months apart so I thought it would be a chance to bring us closer.....it wasn't. MIL gave SIL several big gifts that she was supposed to pass down...
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How would you describe my mom? Please HELP
Apologies in advance for the length of background... I have two questions. The first I will post right now so you can keep it in mind as you read the background and the second question I will post at...
View ArticleThey just aren't that into us.. *triggers*
I'm not really sure where to start, and if this would be better on the MR board instead. It feels like it falls between here and there. Some back-story: My family is toxic. I have issues addressing my...
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Swimming pool pizza. Updates 3, 5; pizza delivery 6, 7, pics 8, 20, 25, 31,...
Hi, ladies. I haven't posted in a while.. My only other post was regarding MIL, who does not feature in this story. I guess I'm just feeding llamas (and admitting to my dumbassery). Its more like snack...
View ArticleNew here. Was recommended :)
So I have been asked by DF to I apologize to my mil today because she found out I wwas having a "sprinkle" thru her Fb invite. My friend offered to throw me a little sprinkle shower since I'm having a...
View ArticleDH giving MIL money
So my DH has a history of giving MIL money when she needs it. She has rheumatoid arthritis and is receiving disability checks, but because she has such a spotty work history it's only like $400 a...
View ArticlePresents from MIL *UPDATE*
There's a ton of bg on here if you guys want to look it up but I can sum it up as well. MIL boundary stomped with our first and she bought presents with strings attached. Since then she has been on a...
View ArticleNoms from FIL on TO (maybe CO soon)
I've lurked over the last few years and finally found my spine. I've been standing up to my ILs more and over the summer shit really hit the fan. I had a friend over in the afternoon while lo was...
View ArticleI forsee baby rabies in the future...help!
Hello everyone, I joined Babycenter back in June, when I found out I was expecting my first child. It was recommended by someone from my birth board that I check out this group, based on a post I had...
View ArticleSIL is literally obsessed with my LO.
Hardcore obsession. Big time, crazy, stalker like obsession. I wrote about her before, but because the thread got down, I'm not sure I can link it. So, I won't chance it. Let me say the background of...
View ArticleOverbearing in laws... surprise
So let's see where should I start... My in laws have always been difficult to deal with. Starting with they wanted to have a Christmas party the first year DH and I were dating and they threw a fit...
View ArticleAre pregnancy hormones distorting my perception? **triggers** Update
Are pregnancy hormones driving me crazy? *** This is my first post. I've been lurking for a couple weeks. I'm seriously upset with my mom right now and I can't tell if I'm being unreasonable due to...
View ArticleMIL issues again....some fail UD: pgs 4 6 9 10 14, MIL/GMIL call pg 15
So... MIL again. We have been in school for 3 weeks now. I finally get to go back after having to take a break for 2 years. My husband is going as well. We have class two nights a week where my...
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