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[quote=Anonymous]I hear ya babe, but you don't need a formal estrangement, you need boundaries. I have different but similar issues with my mother and what is called for is clear boundaries on your end and total support from your spouse. At a calm time, write down what is the minimum contact you want -- one a week phone call, once a month phone call, once a year? Cards of birthdays? Whatever it is that is your limit, stick to it and DON'T FEEL GUILTY. Avoid ALL situations where they can unleash little verbal bombs on you. Have a relationship on your terms. My one caveat is allow the grandkids to develop their own relationship with them via text, email etc. Don't try and control that relationship. They raised you fed you etc and you have given them grandchildren to be proud of. Good job. Now go live your life and be happy.[/quote]
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