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Mother-In-Law Mall
A place to find great gifts!
and products related to mothers-in-law and other family members.
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Mother-In-Law Stories
January 29, 2006
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I have always had a problem
with self-esteem, and have even gone through therapy. But, it wasn't
until I was in my mid-40s that I finally realized that the little
voice in my head that constantly told me I wasn't good enough and
was doomed to fail at anything that I tried was my mother's voice.
It was then that I began to take stock and understand that my DM
has emotionally abused me throughout my entire life. I believe
that she grew up in that sort of environment because her four sisters
(she's the youngest) are mean, bitter women, who seldom have anything
good to say. For that matter, neither does DM. No matter what
the occasion or the subject, she manages to make a negative comment
or criticism. I don't think that she's even aware that she's doing
it. She's now 86 and prone to running her mouth without putting
her brain in gear first. She's begun to be in bad health, and I've
had to take care of her. I've also been out of work, but miraculously
landed the first job that I've had in nearly two years, working
second shift. This has been great so far, because it leaves my
days free to take her to the doctor or the store, etc. Some of
her comments: "Maybe you'll get laid off." "If
you get sick and miss work, you'll lose your job, you know."
"I don't like your hours, but I suppose beggars can't be choosers."
I just keep my mouth shut, since it won't do any good to argue.
She has also been holding a death watch on herself for years, refusing
to make any plans because, "I might not be here then."
As part of this, she has never shown any interest in participating
in her GC's lives, either. When my DD was in high school, she was
in marching band and I invited DM to accompany me once to an out-of-town
game so that she could see DD play in the half-time show. Her answer
was, "No, we'll probably have a car wreck and both be killed.
Why don't you take Dear Niece with you, instead?"
Signed - Laughing So
I Won't Cry
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My MIL asked how much
is my salary. I told her, "It's very personal." She
said, "I am a family member. Why can't you tell me?"
I told her again, "It's personal." She turned around
and got mad at me. Is she being fair?
Signed - Fair?
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Worst gift: Every year
my now ex-MIL would send each of my two children and my ex-husband
a check for their birthdays, and I did not get anything. Finally,
after ten years of marriage, I got a check for $50 on my birthday.
When I called to say thank you, her response was, "Yes, Dear,
I thought you'd like to do something nice with your hair for a change."
Sad thing is, my current MIL makes her look downright gracious!
Signed - For A Change
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