Comments for My Bi-Polar Mother-In-Law

Comment on Part III by Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:55:02 +0000

I AM IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH SOMONE 11 YEARS YOUNGER THAT I. WE HAVE BEEN TOGETHER FOR 5 YEARS. AFTER 3 1/2 YEARS OF INSULTS, EMBARRASSMENT & ANXIETY, I DECIDED I WOULD NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH HIS BIPOLAR (CRAZY) MOTHER. SHE STILL AFFECTS OUR RELATIONSHIP. EVERY CHANCE SHE GETS!!!

Comment on Introduction by TH

TH — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:57:57 +0000

Thank you for sharing your story. I have many of the same feelings and problems with my MIL and husband. It’s somewhat comforting to know that I am not alone.

Comment on Introduction by T

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:17:48 +0000

Thank you, thank you for posting these blogs!!! I too am dealing with a very bipolar mother-in-law. This woman is tearing the whole family apart without any ambition to try and help herself. As usual, in her mind it is everyone else’s fault etc.

I have not had a chance to read all of your blogs yet, but am very relieved to know that I am not alone. I am very curious to read how you handle your mil and your kids. As I am about to have our first baby, it makes me very anxious as I do not trust her to babysit even 5 minutes.
This is a war in the making . . .

Comment on Anniversary….. by V

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:39:31 +0000

This is amazing that I found your story. I’m engaged to a man who’s mother is clearly bipolar (she also doesn’t take meds), and I simply did a google search on the subject, just to find some information and support. His mother went through a phrase of actually declaring, “I’m happy you two are getting married!” and “Hey! I have a daughter now!” But just this week, she’s back to saying things like, “She doesn’t go to church, so she clearly doesn’t make room for God in her life,” and “She’s not domesticated enough and is always focused on her career, so she probrably won’t put family first.” And other wonderful gems like, “You better get married by a male, Christian, Lutheran minister or we’re not coming!” and “You better have your kids baptised or I’ll try to take them from you.” The absolute nerve. Then the fact that I’m 14 years older than my fiance doesn’t help either, since she thinks I’m after something (it sure has hell isn’t money) and that it’s just “not normal.” Like your husband, my fiance had just always referred to his mother as “nuts,” but he’s unfortunately an only child and ALL of her psychosis is focused on him. I think I need to buy your book. Thank you for your story.

Comment on Anniversary….. by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:20:22 +0000

I feel for you I also have a mother-in-law who is bipolar, It has caused much difficulty in my marriage (only been married for 4 years). I just do no trust her….
G

Comment on Part III by Sweetlea

Sweetlea — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:18:46 +0000

I can’t imagine the difficulty in having to pick up and leave when she decides to come to town. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Comment on Part III by Elaine

Elaine — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:47:43 +0000

My prayers are with you.
My thoughts are with you.
May the Lord go before you as He knows the path you will tread.

Comment on Introduction by wifeofngh

wifeofngh — Sat, 31 May 2008 05:24:07 +0000

Oh my….I have three posts started as drafts but haven’t posted them yet, waiting for my husband to read them. Thank you for the interest and I hope that what I have to say will be an encouragement,

Sweetlea…I chuckled at you hesitation for interesting….Yes that it is……

Comment on Introduction by Sweetlea

Sweetlea — Tue, 27 May 2008 12:23:58 +0000

I’m glad you’re starting your own blog to describe experiences from your own point of view. As I described in the experiences section of your husband’s blog I have a bi-polar mother in law who has made things…interesting…for me.

Comment on Introduction by Marissa Miller

Marissa Miller — Mon, 26 May 2008 16:40:47 +0000

I look forward to reading your perspective.