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Updated Nov 24, 2024
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Mother-in-law Who Likes to Give Guilt Trips

April 20, 2009 by K R. - Henrico, VA

My son is almost 13 months old. While I was preggers my MIL said she wanted to babysit when I went back to work, but...

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Help with Mother in Law

February 27, 2008 by Nicole S. - Hugo, MN

OK well she's technically not my MIL, she's my boyfriends mom. We have been together for almost 5 years and have a t...

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How Do I Explain It?

August 11, 2009 by Jamie F. - South Bend, IN

My cousin recently came out to our family that he is, indeed, gay. I was very proud of him for having the strength t...

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My Brother's Child Endangers My Children....

June 16, 2007 by Olivia H. - Spokane, WA

I am writing because we seem to be having a problem with my 5 year old nephew. My son is 3 and my daughter is 1. When...

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Miscarriage in the Family – Should I Send a Card?

May 21, 2008 by J W. - Beaverton, OR

Hi Moms, Would you please give your advice if I should send an e-mail, card, or something else to my ex-sister-in...

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How to Get Along with the Inlaws

November 01, 2006 by Amy S. - Buffalo, NY

Here is he issue that I have. My MNL is really the only family that we have close besides his sister. And everytime w...

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My Dad & My Boys

March 26, 2007 by amy w. - Harrison, AR

My father has found his religion which is great for him. But he has no time for any of his family. He has 4 grandsons...

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MIL From Hell, No Family of My Own

December 27, 2008 by S R. - Berkeley, CA

Hi, I need help with the next step in a sticky and sad situation. I have no family on this Coast, and very few ...

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Great-Grandmother Problems

June 21, 2007 by Melissa P. - Duncanville, TX

Okay, I have a 7 month old daughter, and her father is not a part of her life due to drugs/alcohol & the threats he m...