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OP here with an update!

I sent photos of our Christmas, including one of the kids with the dog. A really lovely, sweet, picture.

Now I just have to concoct a story of how we just got this dog before the inevitable phone call tomorrow.

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Did you pay zero attention to the previous posts? Do you plan to read the posts that follow this one? Do what a poster above says and tell your mom you've had the dog a while. Then do what a couple of us also said and find a therapist.

Do not "concoct a story." Stop that immaturity. You own the dog, now it's time to own your choices and stop catering to mom's critical ways by bending yourself into a pretzel to lie to her.

I've said it above but here goes again: [b]Are you going to keep concocting stories for mom when the stakes are MUCH higher than a dog? Do you plan to lie to her the rest of your life and create stories when you fear she'll object to something one of your kids does? [/b]Adults don't act this way, OP. For your kids' sake stop the concocting and get help for your fear of mom's disapproval.[/quote]

OP here.

That's why I'm exhausted, PP. I have fought enough big battles regarding my son's health (my family disagrees with treatment and therapies), my husband's job, and my own health/career to care about lying about minor things. This is what a dysfunctional family looks like. I need to keep my energy for the things that matter.

Update. I expected the Inquisition. It has been postponed (or may never happen) because a close relative has been diagnosed with cancer.
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