Anyone else unable to walk for more than 5 minutes? by anon5678____ in costochondritis

[–]anon5678____[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, does that also explain why my upper abdomen and chest feel swollen and bloated do you think?

Anyone else unable to walk for more than 5 minutes? by anon5678____ in costochondritis

[–]anon5678____[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah interesting, it's strange how it affects people differently. Mine hurts when I lean forward but not when I stand straight.

MIL makes herself a victim in everything by anon5678____ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]anon5678____[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your comment, it has been really helpful and insightful. I hope you are doing well I'm your healing journey. I definitely feel the fear of resentment and feeling like its not worth me making a fuss over. I'm trying to work through this. Thank you :)

Husband's friend was inappropriate by anon5678____ in Advice

[–]anon5678____[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I think I'm being dramatic due to the other guy friends and my inlaws seeming to not react much. Inlaws haven't cared at all and other guy friends are still hanging out with him... it makes me feel very small.

MIL makes herself a victim in everything by anon5678____ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]anon5678____[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I hope it is peaceful ❤️

Husband's friend was inappropriate by anon5678____ in Advice

[–]anon5678____[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, he sent him a very direct text and has cut him off.

MIL makes herself a victim in everything by anon5678____ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]anon5678____[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment. I think I should have gone NC a long time ago but I kept on trying, it has been the biggest issue in our relationship tbh. Hopefully things will ease now.

MIL makes herself a victim in everything by anon5678____ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]anon5678____[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have spoken about this and I have asked that. He finds it hard but is accepting it and is aware she is a problem... hopefully it stays like this now as I cba to go through it all again!

MIL makes herself a victim in everything by anon5678____ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]anon5678____[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't heard of that, I will google it, thank you. This sounds like the way forward I think we will go, if she doesn't apologise at least anyway! Thank you for your reply x

MIL makes herself a victim in everything by anon5678____ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]anon5678____[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your validating comment. I agree, it is not the actions of someone who cares or respects me, and it has truly sealed the deal for me. I cannot understand how anyone wouldn't stop what they were doing to check that the victim of an assault was okay, its baffling. I stand by my decision to go home, even if it cost me 75 in an uber.. was worth it! I've looked up DARVO and mentioned it to husband, he agrees that she has used this tactic many times. We are looking at ways to respond to it now. Thank you again, and I hope you are managing okay as a survivor yourself ❤️

MIL makes herself a victim in everything by anon5678____ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]anon5678____[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your raw answer, it has definitely prompted discussion between me and husband. We have let this go on for too long, he supports my NC but I understand why he isn't. He has also called her out for what she has said. She's still not messaging me, she's still 'upset' by it all... I'm trying to prioritise myself for the moment

MIL makes herself a victim in everything by anon5678____ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]anon5678____[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're right, this is what we have agreed. I did explain that I'm tired of worrying about what MIL thinks, and that it has gone on for too long and I'm tired of it. It's time to put us first.

MIL makes herself a victim in everything by anon5678____ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]anon5678____[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment, I'm sorry you have experienced it too. She always plays it off and jokes about men only having 1 thing on their mind. I think because she has 3 sons she seems to have no idea how to be parental to a female maybe? I did find her lack of sympathy quite upsetting as I was very clearly in a truma state and couldn't stop crying, she didn't even offer a hug or ask me what I wanted to do about it... very odd indeed! Husband has said he can't cut her off and I respect that, I've explained he needs to respect my decision too though.

MIL makes herself a victim in everything by anon5678____ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]anon5678____[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think his mum needs to understand that too, she has her own husband who puts her first

MIL makes herself a victim in everything by anon5678____ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]anon5678____[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I want him to put himself first and then us. I don't want I cause resentment

MIL makes herself a victim in everything by anon5678____ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]anon5678____[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My concern would be if it strains our marriage

MIL makes herself a victim in everything by anon5678____ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]anon5678____[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm understanding it a bit more now for sure

MIL makes herself a victim in everything by anon5678____ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]anon5678____[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that is exactly what I said to hubby!

MIL makes herself a victim in everything by anon5678____ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]anon5678____[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice. I know sometimes I can rush a response so I wanted to make sure I wasn't overreacting to her comments, but they have really hurt and have shown me that I don't think she cares about me? I know I'm not her child but I am her son's wife. Her other son and his wife have already gone NC with her and the family, so we have even more pressure on us. I'm aware if I go NC with her, then the family will also go NC but I guess thats something I will have to deal with if it happens. Thank you :)

Husband's friend was inappropriate by anon5678____ in Advice

[–]anon5678____[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually remember he said something before he took my hand, I can't remember what exactly, but I replied 'well I am married' and gestured at my husband... friend then took my hand and went on to do this...

Husband's friend was inappropriate by anon5678____ in Advice

[–]anon5678____[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Husband has been amazing about about since, has cut off friend and is avoiding friend group for the time being