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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You sound really sensitive.[/quote]

Yeah, guess I am sensitive about my mother's breast cancer. You've got me there.[/quote]

I had two siblings who died, and my ILs cannot remember who's who. They can be insensitive, although, I don't think they intend to be. Instead of internalizing it, I suggest either growing a thicker skin or speaking up. For example, "What do you mean by that? Why would you say that?"[/quote]

First off, I'm very sorry about the loss of your siblings. Second, I'm very sorry about the insensitivity of your ILs.

Good advice. I actually have resolved to speak up if this comes up again, and let them know directly that I am hurt they wouldn't remember such a personal and important fact about my family. (I'm seeing them this weekend.) Usually, I let everything go, and just quietly nurse my hurt feelings, but I'm thinking this is one place where it is appropriate to let them know that their behavior hurts me.

--OP[/quote]

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