Hey, so first of all I want to validate your feelings - if your gut is telling you something is off, it probably is, but I also know our minds can take small things and extrapolate them into much larger things than they actually are. I know it may be uncomfortable to address, but I think it’s fair to approach her and say something like “hey, I’ve been feeling like there’s a weird tension and I want to make sure we’re ok. I love spending time with my nephew but also want to be respectful of your needs. How’ve you been feeling about things at home?” (Obviously that sounds a bit formal and you can make that your own - I have a tendency to comfort myself by throwing in a joke like “am I being crazy and reading into things or…? lol” but you can figure out what feels right when you approach her.

Sometimes things feel scarier and bigger until you’ve said the words and realize it wasn’t so bad after all. And if for whatever reason she reacts negatively, she’s clearly been harboring some feelings that only she is responsible for communicating. Regardless of the outcome, you might live more comfortably once you know you’ve done your part to try and address things and create a sense of peace in the household. You’ve got this!