[4doggiemama]

I know that in-laws can be the pits. My dh has put up with a lot from my family but despite all of it he has always been very respectful. My entire family is from a very conservative religious sect. When we visit they impose some of their beliefs on us. My dh has always kept his mouth shut. I haven't made too much of a fuss because I am always worried that it will be the last time I will see them. Besides, my fussing isn't going to change a thing. My children have rebelled against what they saw and basically refuse to see my family. It makes me very sad. I am part of my family. They have had a great influence on who I am even though I am not of their religion. My dh's mother was somewhat unstable. My dh was known to say that his mom should really be committed. She talked to herself, told stories over and over, threw pots and pans, smelled terrible, fed us horrible food (dh tried to never go there for meals). His father was a Sunday Christian who cursed and swore on week days. When his father died dh's brother basically inherited everything---farm, equipment, cattle, house, land. It hurt my dh but still was respectful to him mom and never said a word. I boiled inside but because of respect for my dh I kept my mouth shut. I'm sure that there are many stories similar to mine. Hugs to you. I know it is sooooo hard.