That is beautifully written, and while I'm sorry for your pain, I am, nevertheless, proud of the strength and the CHARACTER you are displaying.
I think you have a reasonable outlook on your in-laws.
Blessings to you and your children,
Puppy
I've come to recognize that while I might be able to handle the ups and downs for a while - my children are being affected by her selfish behavior, and whether she is 'fogged' or not - they deserve better, and yes I deserve better as well.
Turning off feelings for me I can understand. Turning off her feelings for the kids is troubling.
I think your posts on here are some of my favorites, always a must read when you 2x4 someone on setting boundaries.
"You can't reason someone out of a position they didn't reason themselves into."
