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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Moms who did not maintain FT employment as mothers simply cannot relate. Why should they? They've never been in your shoes. My MIL is the same way. She brags how amazing she was as an "executive housewife" and hosting. She never contributed one penny for our DD's special educational needs, never cooked her a meal, took her to a park - nothing. So, I guess she is just great at story telling. No way to make these types understand or empathize. Just realize their limitations, be thankful you get any crumbs, have glass wine. [/quote] The reverse is also true. I had the same experience with my MIL who took up a corporate career after staying home with DH and his brother. Never available to help with my DD’s SN because she “wasn’t that kind of grandmother” even though she found time to sit for her DD’s children later on. She would always say with sympathy, “I know I can’t imagine what you and (DH) are going through.” No crumbs at all. [/quote]
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