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[quote=Anonymous]OP here.

I feel much hmmm I guess saner now that I was able to vent. As I said I needed to get it all out so I didn't explode on my SIL.

I usually just "grin and bear it" because I understand that she must be going through hell and also there isn't a damn thing I can do about it. But this past year and a half things have just been escalating and though some may say it is not my right I really do feel that enough is enough. I am probably the last person to get there too. My DH has 4 brothers and a sister and I'm pretty much the only inlaw that isn't outright hostile towards her. She has burned many a bridge.

I probably should not have mentioned the infertility and just stated that she is controlling, manipulative, physically and mentally abusive and emotionally draining. I think I would have gotten very different advice and commiseration. Because doesn't everyone have at least one emotional vampire in their family circle? I mentioned it though because I was hoping that someone would say this was either normal or there was specific help she could seek to help her better navigate family gatherings that are full of children and mothers.

As I said, I haven't spoken to her since the hospital but I am going to have to see her this Saturday. I am dreading it but at least now I feel I can keep my mouth shut.[/quote]

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