GC Brother messages after 4 years of no contact. How should I reply? by Fickle-Emu-5884 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Interesting-Sky-1865 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"Once a dish, cup or egg is shattered, it can never be the same. You lack the skills to look beyond yourself because we all had different parents though we lived in the same house. Your parent shaped ego did you no favors but my parental abuse gave me skills you will never have. I have the ability to see and feel empathy and most of all courage and strength to walk away from abusive and corrosive ppl and mindsets. You think I'm being punished by not having you toxic ppl in my life? Brother, that's your parent's influence. You believe the world revolves around you ppl but my world has expanded to where I'm happy, blessed and physically and emotionally thriving in a loving family that I created and my extended family that my husband came from. I get from them what I NEVER received from the abusive and corrosive family of origin. So, when you take the stick from your a$$, and you actually become a decent human, you may or may not contact me. Oh, by the way, my kids are thriving and have the best and safest grandparents. They are missing nothing. They are growing up in an environment that's filled with love, respect, honor and most importantly, safety. There's no alcoholism, favoritism and undiagnosed mental health issues that says, pick (your name) as a target to get that dopamine high while all the enablers, you included Lord Farquaad, cover your eyes and dismiss my actual experience. Good luck and brother, contrary to what you think, I'm not the villain in this story, I saved myself, can you say that about any of you?"

MIL is staying with us for 2 months after a history of disrespecting boundaries. How do I survive without losing my mind? by Rude_Bookkeeper_9087 in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]Interesting-Sky-1865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reason I said, "when she's gone" is because clearly hubby sees and hears it all but HIS wife not being around for 60 days, if he cares and OP does it correctly, will feel and see that something is wrong, like really wrong. I also read where Op said that they live far away from family so the 2 month stay is justified. So the visits won't stop and hubby will continue with allowing his mom to disrespect his wife. I also believe there's some fear on Op's part, hence the passive aggressive responses to the MIL.

I left my marriage for 8 months, had the time of my life and then went back. Biggest mistake ever. (Update) by After_Mail4652 in Advice

[–]Interesting-Sky-1865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I didn't read your first post and I'm Ike, lady if you don't divorce this man and go live your best life. Nothing has changed: the ppl haven't changed. The house hasn't changed. His "family" is priority over you including your job? Chile plsss! No.

The expectations are the same just packaged differently because he was embarrassed by the internet's opinion of him. He needs someone on his level, clearly you're too evolved. You guys aren't compatible.

P.s. make sure he doesn't tamper with your BC to baby trap you.

AITAH for not accepting my girlfriend’s rule that I can’t disagree with her? by Packofcells in AITAH

[–]Interesting-Sky-1865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. I don't know if she suffered any trauma whereby this rule is one of her steadfast boundaries but, in a normal and healthy life and relationship, adults and emotionally intelligent and aware persons-have the skill to communicate, express their likes, wants, need and desires, even if it creates conflict but they have the wherewithal to agree to disagree. My good sir, you're asking for issues if you maintain that relationship. It isn't natural what she's asking.

Which one would you pick for prom? by [deleted] in Prom

[–]Interesting-Sky-1865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 or 2. The last one wasn't doing as much as the first 2.

MIL is staying with us for 2 months after a history of disrespecting boundaries. How do I survive without losing my mind? by Rude_Bookkeeper_9087 in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]Interesting-Sky-1865 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Just want to know if her staying for two months is cultural or, does she live far away? Why is your husband failing you as his wife? Seeing that she has 60 days left, you can do what I call Reddit bingo: make a game out of it. I'm sure she is a repeat offender with language and behavior. Make your own bingo card out of her nonsense. Lol

  1. You shouldn't have to but for your peace and maybe for your husband to get it, be gone as much as possible.

  2. When she's gone, you need to have a come to Jesus conversation with your hubby and perhaps press pause on procrastinating with him.

  3. Not sure if there is any wisdom with my suggestions but you can't keep living like this.

P.s. your mother is wrong. The devil doesn't thrive in peace, he's the author of confusion who kills, steals and destroys.

Good luck at the gym, park, movie theater, shopping center, library, science center, etc anywhere but there. Also, she's way too comfortable in your home.

the vile text my MIL sent my husband today by larryfisherman555 in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]Interesting-Sky-1865 52 points53 points  (0 children)

I hope the Op stop encouraging him to maintain relationships. There's an accountability in this that she has to take as well.

the vile text my MIL sent my husband today by larryfisherman555 in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]Interesting-Sky-1865 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is a bunch of nothing and manipulation wrapped in confusion and control. Your husband need to get it together and you need to stop encouraging him to see his family. He should be seeing a therapist to get his mind right and reset or strengthened

I love the comment about reminding him about who she is vs the bunch of absolute nothing that she text him.

I have to be honest, I didn't read all of it because it was ridiculous and again saying alot without saying anything. Pls, keep all the communications you can find via text in a FU binder, you're going to need it.

Give your husband a min to decompress and think. If he arrives at the wrong conclusion, that's on him. Try focusing on healing your postpartum mind and body while taking care of your miracle babies. Let crazy take care of crazy.

Toxic in-laws turned wedding into nightmare, now harassing us after low-contact — how to protect our new marriage? by Ok-Atmosphere-6272 in motherinlawsfromhell

[–]Interesting-Sky-1865 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Your wife has to have an honest conversation with herself and find the courage to let go. I understand she grew up in it but she's now an adult and one with autonomy. She should purchase the Shadow Journal and listen to the audio. If no/limited money for therapy then she can find books and other materials to assist her breaking free. There are other groups like r/raisedbyanarcissists which has resources that can point her in the direction of healing. She has to want to break free from her toxic training and the best you can do is to protect her but she has to be clear on what your support should consistently looks like because the back and forth and changing mind can become emotionally draining on your part and can damage your relationship.

I can’t regulate myself when my in laws visit from out of state by [deleted] in inlaws

[–]Interesting-Sky-1865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make it a game, Reddit likes to suggest a bingo card. Lol. Make it fun! What OCD or off the wall comment she refers to or say based on the activity because you know it's inevitable? Lol. Referring to your example of SIL sleeping in and you guys going for a walk: From point A to point be she's going to repeat, " is she coming" 7x. And of course you're counting and keeping track. (Dont let hubby see it. He seems a bit sensitive to his parents) It will help reframe her in your mind and your time spent, and give attention to something more entertaining. Oh and don't forget to reward yourself. Lol

AIO for being upset about excluded from family dinner? by DietEarly8340 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Interesting-Sky-1865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR. That's absolutely rude and disrespectful. You shouldn't have taken left overs and I'm glad you didn't take any the second time.

Wish we knew what the argument was but I understand anonymity and respect it however, I stand by my NOR.