I think this situation is going to cause a lot of heckling among my subscribers. Yes, I’m ashamed of my own thoughts. However, I can’t help it. As soon as I imagine what awaits our family in the near future, I just want to cry. I think I’m getting depressed. We have been married for over twelve years, we both work, and we have two children in the family.
My mother-in-law has been sick for a long time. She suffers from arthritis and diabetes. Since she is overweight, it is difficult to move around the apartment. She lives alone, so there are difficulties in daily living. It is difficult for my mother-in-law to take care of herself, cook meals, and do the cleaning. Every week my husband and I bring her groceries, I clean the apartment, cook food for the week, and help with the bathroom. We’ve gotten used to these weekly trips. Of course, sometimes we don’t get to go because of work, but that’s pretty rare.
I truly love my mother-in-law. She raised her son alone, put a lot of effort into him, and sacrificed personal happiness (at 45 she was left without a husband and did not remarry). Also, she helped our family financially. Thanks to her, we paid all of our mortgage payments. I will not deny her care and help, under any circumstances. However, my spouse recently said that after the New Year’s holidays his mother will move in with us. And go to her will not be necessary, care will be much easier. So he will be more relaxed.
I understand my husband, but I also imagine how life will change in our family. We have three rooms in our apartment. My husband and I live in one, and the children live in the others. If my mother-in-law moves out, she will get one of the rooms. The children will fight, because everyone needs his or her own space. I am ashamed to say this, but I see my mother-in-law as a burden. And what would you do in a similar situation? Write your opinion.
