Peace,

I think this is so important for us. A validation that someone else can understand the hurt and difficulty that we have had to endure.

I'm not sure why it matters so much to me... but I know I still get angry when people don't seem to 'get' the extent of the trauma and hardship that my kids and I have been through.

I'm so glad that your Ex SIL contacted you in this way and that you experienced some closure.