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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree that abuse is overkill for what you describe.

This falls more under the category of unwanted hugs, and you deal with it in the same way. It's fine to speak up and step away if MIL wants to hold your arm/shoulder and you don't like it. Just do it with a smile and keep it light. In other words, be kind.

If MIL is too rough with your daughter you can also speak up. But again, do so in a loving way. There's a big difference between reminding MIL to 'be more gentle with DD' and saying your daughter is being physically abused.

Note that if the word "abuse" even crosses your mind (about the behavior you've described) then keep your mouth shut. Remind yourself that you are too emotional to have a rational conversation at that point. Seriously. [/quote]

Are you kidding me??

We don't know what exactly is going on here, it may be neurological or it may even be a slight over reaction on the part of the OP.  It's also well within the realm of possibility that her MIL could be covertly trying to hurt her or her daughter. Your answer seems to suggest that no one could possibly be abused or hurt by a family member or or in law. Even if the MIL is 70, she could be Joan Crawford, it's a possibility. Mommie dearest anyone? Gaslighting within families denying abuse is common too.

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