Hi PLC,

Wow, so MIL didn't know anything about your situation?

This must surely have been a shock to her.

Strange to hear that the people you are closest to experienced such traumatic events and that you simply don't know anything about it.

This shows that there is still a huge amount of taboo around experiencing trauma and talking about it openly.

Good for you that you have somebody who can join you to see your D overseas.
It is always nice to have some good companionship.

Take care xxx