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[quote=Anonymous]So sorry to hear this OP.

I have a MIL from another culture and after DD was born she turned into a monster. Trying to act like she was in charge, telling me how to care for my baby, despite not really knowing what DD needed (I was breastfeeding, MIL has no experience in this). Honestly,  I was mean to her. I lost it with her a few times. I had a lot of trouble dealing with her and unfortunately things with DH were not great either.

Although I hate that I lost my temper with her, I think it was helpful in setting limits. It conveyed to her that I am not a doormat.

Frankly, the whole situation created so much anxiety for me that it was hard for me to see beyond that. Taking an anti-depressant helped a lot and helped me ignore some of the small stuff. But it sounds like you are dealing with some bigger stuff and feeling really stuck. You need to be willing to draw a line with your DH and right now you can't because divorce is scary (totally fair!). But the status quo is not sustainable. Getting mental health care might help you get unstuck and figure out a way to cope or make a change.[/quote]

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