I can't say anything without my in-laws interrupting to tell me what my SIL does.
How do I deal with intense comparisons from in-laws? Whenever we bring up something pertaining to our daughters, from small things like playpens to large things like scary medical situations, they hijack the conversation with a story about my sister-in-law or her children. I’m not sure if they intend it to make us feel like we aren’t alone or related to us, but it really makes us feel the complete opposite.
Either way, staying silent isn’t an option. You need to speak up and not let these microaggressions slide; otherwise the resentment you’re feeling now will grow to an unmanageable level.My mom and stepdad both have a major drinking problem, which they won’t admit. It is complete with delirium tremens and frequent vomiting, so it is an active addiction. Recently, they came to my home to visit. We went to a nice restaurant over the weekend, driving separately.
I learned the hard way that nobody will ever save you from your demons except for yourself. If your mom and stepdad have the kind of relationship where there’s no personal accountability for their actions and they constantly play the victim, then you may have to be at peace with the fact that they’ll never change. However, you certainly can nudge them in the proper direction by making a power move regarding your son.
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