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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My husband's brother's wife.  It's become apparent over the last two years that she has a mental illness. I don't know what it is nor has BIL shared, but it's evident. She has one topic of conversation, and she'll go hours without interacting with anyone, including her children.  She's very emotionally removed, and oblivious to the work her mental absence causes everyone else.  She doesn't want to do anything, and doesn't care for her kids.  I don't know how to treat her and it's very awkward visiting their house or having her for more than a couple days in mine.

Any BTDT suggestions?[/quote]

It's not your problem, it's your BIL's.  I know it is annoying, but really, you need to leave them alone.[/quote]

My kids are 11 amd 13. What do I tell my kids when they ask when she doesn't participate in conversations, even if directly addressed, and why she talks about nothing but the End Days?[/quote]

Why would you not tell them the truth in a nonjudgmental way? Mental illness is everywhere and ignoring it will just teach your children that the behaviour of mentally ill people is wrong and shameful. [/quote]

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