Originally Posted by Sunflyer
I might be a bit dense, but is this "I" statement intended to be a possible reply to something like my MIL said?
Yes, setting and holding boundaries with people. Read the boundaries thread multiple times and burn it into your brain.


Obviously it would not be a great idea to state your boundary to MIL while she is taking care of W right now...but if it becomes a pattern, you can enforce the boundary.

"What is best for my kids is best for me"
Amor Fati
Link to quotes: https://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2879712