Mother In Law

I just feel like I wanted to tell someone this. I’m currently 36 weeks pregnant. I haven’t spoken to my MIL in over a year bc of constant disagreements and misunderstandings. These things started as soon as we decided to get married and throughout the last year. It really affecting my marriage. I have gone through therapy and learn that my primary focus should be towards my household and not to let outsiders disturb the peace in my home. I say that to say. Me and my family went egg hunting at a spring fling event. I rarely get on FB. But today I posted pictures and videos of our day on my FB story. What do you know? My MIL felt the need to randomly call afterwards. I was so proud of myself for not interacting and falling for her call. She hadn’t tried to reach out to me over a year and a half to apologize or acknowledge how her poor behavior & actions could have tore our marriage apart. How she frequently did not respect me as her sons wife and my sons mom by frequently over stepping boundaries that were set for her. I saw my phone ring with her name flashing across my screen. And I just gave my phone to my husband. Like I honestly have nothing more to say to this women. I have tried too have a relationship with her. But I am not going to put myself second in order to do that. My husband asked her what did she want and repeatedly told her I was resting. And eventually she got the message and hung up the phone. I want to remain in this peaceful mindfulness throughout these last few weeks of my pregnancy. And I’m so proud that I have actually learn to put myself first for once. Previously I would have cared what she would have thought and if she would be upset if I had done that. But today, I did what was best for me and I know I’m not in control of how someone feels about what I’ve done. As long as I did what was best for me - that is what matters most.