That is nice that SIL and his family are supportive I always found it helpful that hey could see the truth and my xh sisters have apologized for his behavior which helped me get more closure
I believe the MLCer family can see the truth anyway I think many LBS can maintain R with them as long as they are somewhat healthy I keep in touch with XH sisters once in a while and they do also in a pinch-they would be on his side and our R is distant but open but we live in different states-
I have a friend who maintained close contact with her xh family and her xh she celebrates many holidays with them still many years and many OWs later
sometimes thing stake. awhile to unfold and you will know what to do and when it is great that you wait until you get clear insight on what to do
married 14 years H 42 bomb 2/07 IDLYA D final 3 /09 M ow D ow