After my husband and I got married, I was overwhelmed with happiness, not just because of him but also because I felt lucky to have a friendly relationship with my mother-in-law. Still, it was never truly close between us. Thats just how things remaineduntil the day I discovered I was pregnant.
Throughout my pregnancy, things went rather smoothly. She offered advice, and I listened earnestly. She shared stories and gave me guidance. I wanted to do everything right, and I appreciated her support.
But the moment I gave birth, something in me shifted. Suddenly, all the motherly instincts surged inside me, and I stopped taking her advice to heart. In fact, I started to resent her interference, even though I tried my best to mask my unease.
But then, the real blow landed. I found out that she had thrown away the entire collection of baby things gifted to us by my sister. There were so many lovely, barely-used thingspristine dresses, adorable shoes, soft blanketsthat my niece had barely worn. Everything was in beautiful condition. For me, these held both sentimental value and practical use.
But my mother-in-law apparently has a strict rule: you absolutely mustnt let your baby wear anyone elses things. Not under any circumstances. She believes it’s simply not the done thing, even if the clothes look as good as new! So, all those precious little outfits and accessories? They went straight into the dustbin.
At first, I didnt notice anything missing. But later, as I was searching for those sweet little shoes Id set aside, I realised everything was gone. I confronted her, asked where they were, and she admitted it quite casuallyshed thrown them away.
Im not one to make a fuss over every little thing, but thisthis was unforgivable. Even now, I cant let it go.
Why couldnt she have just asked me, before she decided they werent good enough for my child?
