How a Simple Family Visit Turned Into One Woman's Nightmare
Briefly

The letter writer expresses frustration over her husband’s family members frequently overstaying their welcome, particularly her mother-in-law who has been living with them for seven months. She highlights the strain on personal space and her sense of respect within the marriage. While acknowledging cultural differences, she feels unheard and overwhelmed by the situation, which worsened post-marriage. Though divorce isn't an option, she emphasizes the need for boundaries and effective communication, as her husband dismisses counseling despite her concerns.
My boundaries have been obliterated over the past few years of this kind of thing happening.
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