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Post by waffles on Dec 19, 2021 23:26:56 GMT
Update: Grandmother and mother have summer birthdays. Last summer we decided not to go to their party and my dh went to visit his grandmother the day after the party. Grandmother completely understood. Last weekend was their party and we decided to do the same thing as last year. Apparently mil decided she did not like that and came to my house guns blazing. Thankfully they stayed in the car but I think if my husband wasn’t blocking her door she would’ve chased me down and choked me mommy dearest style. She kept hissing at me to go back inside and dh told her I didn’t have to. It ended with her telling my dh to choose me or her and the family. We have been together for over 35 years. He told her he wasn’t going to leave me. She said I was his only family from now on. How cruel and vindictive can a person be? I cannot imagine ever saying something like that to my son. I swear I feel like I’m in a lifetime movie.
Thanks for listening to me!
I’m sitting here in misery waiting for my son and husband to return from my in-laws house.
So the background:
Every female in his family hate me. And when I say hate, I mean it. His mom has lied to me so many times, even little things, (I don’t wear hairspray when I wanted to borrow some.) Her hairdryer doesn’t work when I needed it.) She says she was allergic to bath and body when I got her some then oohed and awed the next year when someone else gave her some.
The grandma has been a total bitch. One year for Christmas I picked up a chocolate cheesecake at the last moment to bring. Every year everyone brings one. She threw it in the trash and yelled at me not to bring so much sweets the next time. For the past 5 years she has given us broken items, then it became size small items (I’m a big girl and knew they wouldn’t fit.) She also started saying that I was stealing the money she gave to dh. First year, she gave it to to give him, next she handed to my son saying maybe he’d get it this year, then last year it as dropped off and her and the mil said they dropped of 2x as much even though my son was here to see it. Oh, and my gift 2 years ago from her? She gave me a tshirt from my sons elementary school that he left years and years ago. Last year she gave everyone else money and gave me another size small shirt. Not that I’m stressed about the money, if I need or want something I can get it myself.
The part some of you may remember was when my husbands niece followed me around a park while I was in a wheelchair verbally assaulting me. That’s because I’m the only one who called her out on her shit. She’s a drug addicted narcissistic witch. That visit she also kept trying to tape my husband was selling drugs at the park. He would have lost his job and she thought that was the funniest thing.
It all came to a head last year. She’s always trying to make herself look better whenever someone is doing better than her. My son, thankfully, got away from her, has a great job and is engaged. She lost it and started saying shit about the fiancé. Now I’m used to the shit I’ve received for many many years but I was not going to let this happen to him, and I told her this.
The next 4 hours her, and her sister followed us around the house cursing us trying to get into fights with them, and just kept lying about stuff that didn’t even make sense. She said the fiancé is abusive and tried to push her into a wall and she has a bruise. Thankfully that was outside and was on the security camera. The other one said he tried to choke her and said she was going to bash my face in. The entire time the grandmother, the mil, and the sil just sat there on the couch never saying a word while my son cried uncontrollably with how he was treated.
Dh has seen them a few times this year but just blew off the whole situation. The last time I was with mil was by a car. She told me about the event, I shook my head no and she said that’s fine she was sure her son would be there. I replied he would not.
So today is supposed to be a come to Jesus meeting about all the crap they have done over the years and making sure they know what to do for us all to come to any more of their events. My son wants some of them to come to the wedding but needs an apology before inviting them. Which will never happen.
So, any suggestions or word of advice?
God, I’m exhausted and if you are still breathing bless your heart.
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Post by elaine on Dec 19, 2021 23:31:38 GMT
(((Hugs))) it all sounds overwhelming. ☹️
I’ll admit to not being clear on all the details, nor what I can advise you on, but wanted to lend my support and give you a big (((hug)))!
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Post by peabay on Dec 19, 2021 23:31:55 GMT
So, you're just waiting at home to hear what happened?
In all honesty? These people won't change and I hope your dh and son stood up for you and told them to eff off.
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Dec 19, 2021 23:35:47 GMT
I would have ceased all contact with these people years ago and I would be very disappointed with my husband for allowing this to go on for so long.
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Post by Zee on Dec 19, 2021 23:37:35 GMT
Why bother with them? I can only kind of follow your stories but it seems to me like the effort isn't worth any possible reward.
I'm picturing The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia here.
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Dec 19, 2021 23:39:22 GMT
Not sure I totally understand, especially why you are sitting in misery. They behave a way you don't like and you no longer interact with them. If your DH has finally decided that he has had enough, I am confused as to why it had to be in person, but in any case... if it were me and he showed up and said he had cut ties finally, I would throw confetti and pop a bottle of champagne.
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Post by kate on Dec 19, 2021 23:41:20 GMT
Ugh, what a mess! It doesn't sound like they're the types to cough up an apology like your DS wants - I'm guessing he should start planning to drop them from the guest list.
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Post by belgravia on Dec 19, 2021 23:43:07 GMT
I’m sorry, they all sound awful. Why is your family spending time with these people? Honestly I’d rather sit at home by myself if necessary than spend any time with them.
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Post by scrapmaven on Dec 19, 2021 23:43:36 GMT
I would NEVER go to any event or meal where these Jerry Springer characters were in attendance. I would not invite any of them to the wedding and I would avoid them, allowing your dh to go see his family on his own. This is your dh's problem and I give you permission to be free of this forever. Warning: your dh will come home feeling completely frustrated, because his meeting w/his family will be a disaster. Comfort your dh and remind him that you will never ever talk to or see his family, again, but that you'll support him in doing so.
This is a lesson to our children. You don't just marry the spouse. You also marry the family.
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Post by rodeomom on Dec 19, 2021 23:49:12 GMT
What the hell has your DH been doing all this time? Not sticking up for his wife and son. Y'all need to cut these people out of your lives.
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Post by librarylady on Dec 19, 2021 23:51:01 GMT
I am confused. The title of this thread says it is an old post from long ago.
Is it something from the past or is it something from today, in 2021?
Either way, cut the evil from your life.
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Post by Gravity on Dec 19, 2021 23:52:18 GMT
It sounds like the whole bunch is toxic. I would be cutting them out of my family’s life. Life is too short to put up with people like that.
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Post by peasapie on Dec 19, 2021 23:52:53 GMT
These folks would be a hard no to any event I was hosting. You know they will ruin it and embarrass you with their cheap drama.
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Post by mom on Dec 19, 2021 23:53:41 GMT
I am confused. The title of this thread says it is an old post from long ago. Is it something from the past or is it something from today, in 2021?Either way, cut the evil from your life. I was wondering that as well. I thought this was a throwback post from years ago.
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Post by refugeepea on Dec 19, 2021 23:53:54 GMT
What terrible, miserable people! The best thing you can do with a narcissist is to not engage in conversation. Become the most boring person in the world. This video is very helpful. It's called going gray rock.
In your situation, it seems you are at a point where hopefully you do not need to engage with your nieces anymore. Zero contact. Block on social media. Block on your phone. Narcissists thrive on drama. It would be very hard for me to stay quiet if that started happening with my child though. It may be a helpful strategy if terrible family members do show up for your son's wedding.
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Post by dnkmmw on Dec 19, 2021 23:58:25 GMT
What the hell has your DH been doing all this time? Not sticking up for his wife and son. Y'all need to cut these people out of your lives. Yes, this. Why do you have anything to do with them?
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Post by purplebee on Dec 20, 2021 0:03:00 GMT
If this was from the past, and it involved you and your ILs, please update us!
If this is a current situation, CUT THEM OFF, do not give any of them another second of your consideration, and expect your Dh to do the same. Oy!
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Post by sideways on Dec 20, 2021 0:05:18 GMT
You’ve put up with their abuse long enough. They will never apologize. I would have cut ties with them long ago and sent DH to events by himself if he really wanted to go. Life is too short to deal with toxic people.
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Post by Lexica on Dec 20, 2021 0:07:53 GMT
I would have dropped these people years ago. The first incident would get a warning, and the second incident would be my last time either going to their home or having them to mine. I desire a conflict-free life so people like that have no place in it. How in the world has your husband allowed this to go on? He should have stepped in after the very first time because I'm sure he was well aware of their capability for vile behavior. Did he receive this treatment as a child as well? What horribly toxic people. I wouldn't want them to be at my child's wedding because you know they will cause a scene. Give yourself a gift this Christmas of removing these toxic people.
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Post by mollycoddle on Dec 20, 2021 0:31:52 GMT
You poor thing. Grandma sounds like a poisonous old bitch who is best avoided.
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Post by momto4kiddos on Dec 20, 2021 0:40:17 GMT
Yikes, my MIL looks like a peach in comparison and I cut her out of my life a long time ago. People who behave this badly aren't going to change. I'm looking forward to your update, although I already know it isn't going to end well. The best thing you can do is move on with your family, as in your dh, ds/fiance and leave them behind. My dh would never stand up to his mother, mainly I think he was so used to the insanity and just avoided her mostly. So they talk occasionally but I keep to myself. Luckily she doesn't live close so he can continue his avoidance techniques that seem to work for him
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Dec 20, 2021 0:43:36 GMT
Their family sounds very dysfunctional and I would guess several of the family members have mental health issues (whether diagnosed or not). I think it is past time to set some boundaries with them, so I hope that your DH and DS were able to do that today. It's a hard spot for all of you to be in.
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Post by cropduster on Dec 20, 2021 0:49:16 GMT
My MIL was narcissistic, but not to the degree that your MIL is. I guess I learned early on to just avoid her when I could and not expect too much out of her. One of her daughters is just like her and I figure that she is absolutely miserable and after having a run in with her last summer, I decided in that moment that I was much better off without her drama. Luckily my DH and son are on board and we feel at peace cutting ties. Hopefully you will too.
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Post by tentoes on Dec 20, 2021 1:03:39 GMT
That was difficult to even read. I can't imagine living it. Bless you. I hope your husband finds the situation intolerable, and lets them know it.
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Post by Elsabelle on Dec 20, 2021 1:32:48 GMT
The entire time the grandmother, the mil, and the sil just sat there on the couch never saying a word while my son cried uncontrollably with how he was treated. Why did you not remove yourself and your family from the situation when you realized your child was affected by it? Family or not, these are not people that I would be waiting for an apology from.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Dec 20, 2021 2:06:05 GMT
I’m sitting here in misery waiting for my son and husband to return from my in-laws house. So the background: Every female in his family hate me. And when I say hate, I mean it. His mom has lied to me so many times, even little things, (I don’t wear hairspray when I wanted to borrow some.) Her hairdryer doesn’t work when I needed it.) She says she was allergic to bath and body when I got her some then oohed and awed the next year when someone else gave her some. The grandma has been a total bitch. One year for Christmas I picked up a chocolate cheesecake at the last moment to bring. Every year everyone brings one. She threw it in the trash and yelled at me not to bring so much sweets the next time. For the past 5 years she has given us broken items, then it became size small items (I’m a big girl and knew they wouldn’t fit.) She also started saying that I was stealing the money she gave to dh. First year, she gave it to to give him, next she handed to my son saying maybe he’d get it this year, then last year it as dropped off and her and the mil said they dropped of 2x as much even though my son was here to see it. Oh, and my gift 2 years ago from her? She gave me a tshirt from my sons elementary school that he left years and years ago. Last year she gave everyone else money and gave me another size small shirt. Not that I’m stressed about the money, if I need or want something I can get it myself. The part some of you may remember was when my husbands niece followed me around a park while I was in a wheelchair verbally assaulting me. That’s because I’m the only one who called her out on her shit. She’s a drug addicted narcissistic witch. That visit she also kept trying to tape my husband was selling drugs at the park. He would have lost his job and she thought that was the funniest thing. It all came to a head last year. She’s always trying to make herself look better whenever someone is doing better than her. My son, thankfully, got away from her, has a great job and is engaged. She lost it and started saying shit about the fiancé. Now I’m used to the shit I’ve received for many many years but I was not going to let this happen to him, and I told her this. The next 4 hours her, and her sister followed us around the house cursing us trying to get into fights with them, and just kept lying about stuff that didn’t even make sense. She said the fiancé is abusive and tried to push her into a wall and she has a bruise. Thankfully that was outside and was on the security camera. The other one said he tried to choke her and said she was going to bash my face in. The entire time the grandmother, the mil, and the sil just sat there on the couch never saying a word while my son cried uncontrollably with how he was treated. Dh has seen them a few times this year but just blew off the whole situation. The last time I was with mil was by a car. She told me about the event, I shook my head no and she said that’s fine she was sure her son would be there. I replied he would not. So today is supposed to be a come to Jesus meeting about all the crap they have done over the years and making sure they know what to do for us all to come to any more of their events. My son wants some of them to come to the wedding but needs an apology before inviting them. Which will never happen. So, any suggestions or word of advice? God, I’m exhausted and if you are still breathing bless your heart. Yikes. Sounds like way too much drama all around
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Post by waffles on Dec 22, 2021 6:37:45 GMT
Update #1 MIL ‘cried’ for an hour and said she always wanted to be close to me but I slammed the door in her face. Not sure if she meant literally or figuratively. Dh and ds said they continued to stand up for me. 💕
Update #2 - just got back from a lovely visit with the other side of my husband’s family. I love these people and always have. Mr Waffle went to help them out with routine chores. The first thing they asked me was if we are coming for the day after Christmas. I said it depends on who is there and gave a brief explanation. Maybe cried a bit. I wanted to make sure my husband had input because the crazies love to make me out to be a liar. Thankfully he had already shared what happened with his uncle. It will be interesting to see what happens in the next few days. Narcissists generally don’t do well when cornered.
I truly thank each of you for responding. It sucks when you have done nothing wrong and feel like you have no supporters. I really need to write a book one of these days.
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Post by lesserknownpea on Dec 22, 2021 10:08:14 GMT
OP, I’ve had relatives like this, and had no problem envisioning yours. I hope your husband and son continue to stay separate from them, and I’m glad he had some family who are not crazy.
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Post by Nink on Dec 22, 2021 13:08:43 GMT
No way in hell would I have anything to do with these people. Especially after the way they treated DS. I’d have cut them off after the first couple of incidents.
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Post by Tearisci on Dec 22, 2021 13:41:18 GMT
I, too, am confused as to if this is a new or old post. Sounds horrifying.
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