To Lovely Olive Tonight....

[Michael Mc C]

I agree that as much as I hate when W receives validation and support from her 'friends', it gets a bit annoying when my own friends and family become overly vocal regarding W's insanity and what they feel I should do.

However, I do agree that anyone impacted by this needs to be allowed to have their own opinion. I would recommend that you speak to your parents, let them know that you appreciate their anger and disappointment, but also let them know what you are trying to do. You don't want to allow resentment to build for those that love and support you.

Of course if you come right out and tell them that your H will make visiting with your D difficult, that could further fan the flames.

OR... if they begin a discussion regarding how things are going and push for you to do one thing or another, you can simply tell them that you are not interested in discussing the situation. Not that you don't want to discuss it WITH THEM, just that you don't want to discuss it in general. I have had to use this a few times with friends and family.

My opinion.