WOW.... gobsmacked at how rude some people can be
You have done the right thing, besides its your decision and as long as Joey is getting better and is well cared for thats all he needs right now.
You as people need time out and yes you need to have a happy future and it helps if you can get on with inlaws!
you are certainly not the ones that need to look back at what they typed and feel 'shame'!