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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, you need to learn more about mental illness.  Or she may have another physical issue that she does not want to disclose.

My SIL decided to "push" her MIL to fly alone.  MIL had a panic attack in the first flight and the airport staff took her to the ER in the layover city.  SIL's DH (MIL's son) had to drive to the layover city to pick her up.  She has refused to fly at all, even with a family member, ever since.  Is that what you want?[/quote]

Okay then. If she prefers to prioritize mental illness the so be it.

OP, you can’t force her to get better. It’s no different than an alcoholic who refuses treatment.

All you can do is set boundaries. If she complains about missing the children, let her know she has an open invitation to visit anytime. Aside from that, let it go. And above all, don’t enable the behavior. No extra trips. No dipping into your vacation fund to fit in extra trips.

She will get mental health treatment when she is ready and not one second before. [/quote]

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