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[quote=Anonymous]I'm not and can't imagine it. But my MIL has been going through a pattern of estrangement/reconciliation with her own mom for the past 20 years. As a result, DH has completely cut off his grandmother (though his mom reconciles with her every two or three years until something blows up the relationship again.

Honestly, from what I've seen, it would probably be healthier for MIL to cut off her mom completely than continue this cycle of trying to win her 95 year old mother's approval.

Also, I assume because of the toxic relationship with her own mother, MIL is paranoid that we will "take" DD from her. I.e., if we tell her a weekend is not good for her to visit she accuses us of stealing her granddaughter from her. It's incredibly frustrating as we are doing no such thing - we just had other plans.

I guess I'm really lucky to have the family I do. We've had our own challenges (step parents, early deaths, etc) but no one has ever done something so outrageous or destructive that I've felt the need to cut them off. I try to remember how lucky I am when MIL annoys me. It helps keep things in perspective.[/quote]

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