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OP, if DH won't step up, you might mention getting help to MIL yourself?

I know that in my DHs family, there is *definitely* either or both BP and depression.  It is *not* addressed.  At all. Ever.  Nor will it ever be.

There are severely (mentally) abusive family members and it is heartbreaking (truly) to see them in action.  I suspect it has become worse as they have become older/adults.

My MIL is not involved with our DC and looks for fault anywhere she can try to dig it up.  Usually she has completely wrong information and it is evident to everyone but herself.  In other words, she makes herself look bad.

It really does take less effort to find the good in people, but she refuses.  It reflects poorly on her, and she doesn't even know it.  It is sad to watch.  But how do you tell someone that is 85 that she needs to change her outlook on life?

I can only hope that I maintain my (mostly) sunny disposition and don't somehow turn bitter like her.

You are not alone.

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