Please no political posts. Just an opportunity to rant.
Back in the mid seventies I gave birth to our DD1 only 3 months after we had got married. Three days later PIL visited me in hospital with my DH. MIL tore into me saying the disgrace I had brought to the family name, what would the neighbours think, what would her employers think and most importantly what would members of the WI think of us? She was heard by all the other mothers and visitors on the ward and she stormed out, not even looking at her GD.
I was in tears but I have never forgotten the kindness of the other mums and the nurses who comforted me.
This taught me not to judge people and if you have an opinion to keep it to yourself.
Fast forward 20 years and DHs brother (the golden boy, the favourite) announced that he and his girlfriend were expecting TWINS! Wow, congratulations etc! They moved to be within 15 miles of us and MIL's home. I did my best to be friendly to his DP as she knew no one locally and I tactfully offered to help with the twins, housework, shopping etc. One day MIL announced that the couple woulod be getting married after the twins were born, my answer - a non commital oh. I was not going to make any comments on that subject. The twins arrived by C section and were doing very well in baby care.
The devil in me wanted to phone MIL and ask if she needed a lift to the hospital so she could give the new mother a piece of her mind as she had done to me. Of course I didn't do this. I just felt what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. I knew then what a complete hypocrite my MIL was.
Anyone else got a good story to tell?
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