Yes, my thoughts as well, "damned if I do, damned if I don't."
I am so hurt by how negative they think of me and how maliciously they denigrate my actions, my words, my very existence -- and it confuses me why they feel this necessary; what have I done to deserve this degree of condemnation?
More so, it terrifies me how their attitude might be rubbing off on my S's. I really wish there was some way, at the very least, that my S's could be insulated from MIL's constant influence, if this is how she really is.
Thank you for being there. I am so grateful for you and everyone in these forums.