So God Made My Father-in-Law
God looked down and thought, “I need someone who is willing . . . willing to provide the fatherly love, support, and strength this woman so…
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Dear Mother-in-Law, This is What I Desperately Need From You
Dear mother-in-law, You are also a daughter-in-law, am I right? Does that help you at all understand my perspective? …
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Dear Mother-in-Law, I’m Sorry For Pushing You Away
Dear Mother-in-Law, I have something I need to tell you. Something that is long overdue. I need to say I’m sorry. I have bulldozed you. I have…
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To My Mother-in-Law, Thank You For Loving Me As a Daughter
It was 30 minutes before the wedding ceremony and I could hear the band playing softly in the background. You came in the bridal suite and took my…
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5 Tips For Dealing With a Toxic Mother-in-Law
Many people admit to having difficulty establishing and maintaining relationships with their in-laws, however having a toxic mother-in-law can be…
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Dear Estranged In-Laws: You Are Missing Out on so Much
To my estranged in-laws, It’s the middle of the night and I can’t sleep. For whatever reason, I have woken while your beautiful child sleeps…
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You Won’t Hear Me Complaining About My In-Laws—Because They Are Amazing
“We’re an ‘all in’ family.” It was one of the first things my future mother-in-law said to me way back when I was just a…
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Dear Mom, Here’s What I Need From You Now That I’m a Mom
The following is a PSA for grandparents (especially grandmothers): Disclaimer: Before you read this please know you were a good mom. Our childhoods?…
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Thanks to You, Mother-in-Law, for Understanding We Want to Have Christmas in Our Home
The year my twins were born, my mother-in-law gave me the greatest gift. “I want you to have Christmas in your home this year. If you’d…
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To the Mother-In-Law I’ll Never Meet
Dear Brenda, I have never had the pleasure of being able to meet you, yet I feel like I’ve known you for a lifetime. Each passing year, I learn a…
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