In-Laws.

So, two thanksgivings ago, we had a huge falling out with my husband’s sister. It was the first time I had ever met her, so keep in mind, neither of us really know each other. She said some truly terrible things, and we have since rid our lives of her toxicity.

My in-laws have the hardest time with this. I can understand why, as no one wants their kids fighting or a family divided. However, they are constantly disrespecting our wishes.

Example:

I sent my MIL a photo of our daughter for Thanksgiving. She replied simply with a picture of my SIL’s newborn saying, “Here is Autumn’s new cousin.” I didn’t even respond because I felt that was the kinder way to deal with it.

They will also compare our daughter to my SIL’s kids. If we say, “Autumn is getting so smart. She’s doing this and this now...” they counter with, “Well so and so (one of her kids) is so smart. They do this and this and have been tested and blah blah blah.”

It’s very annoying. I want to ask them to stop with the photos and comments. We live our lives without thinking of her. She continued to go around talking badly about us. We just do not need the toxicity.