Today, my mom hates my grandmother (her mother-in-law) so much that she's trying to guilt me into not visiting her when I come home for Thanksgiving. I wouldn't be coming home for Thanksgiving in the first place, but my grandmother bought me the plane ticket. FML
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Today, I visited my in-laws, whom I thought I was on great terms with. I soon learned that wasn't the case when my mother-in-law yelled at me about how I've been abusing her for years. Ten minutes later, she hugged me and asked me for grandkids. FML
Today, my grandmother hates me. So much so that I've become a rotten, desperate, and overall evil person with no thoughts and considerations towards other people. My family doesn't know this, but I can never undo the damage she has done to me since birth (as she raised me). I only care about my own well-being, nothing else. FML
Today, after being repeatedly talked into meeting my mother and grandmother for lunch, when they were done they tried to convince me to let my grandmother move into my house, for the second time in a year. FML
Today, I already hate the holidays. My mom has been trying to be helpful, but has severe undiagnosed memory problems that our family ignores. They've also ignored all the house repairs, but have no problem consoling her while she cries how mean I am for missing her party, because I used my vacation time to fix the house. FML
Today, I found out my mom booked me a flight to stay with relatives who I don't like, and who don't like me. I leave in two days, and don't return until the day before school starts. FML
Today, my mom is coming to pick up the Christmas presents we got for her and her husband. She won’t come inside or come within 6 feet, so she can be healthy when she goes down to the ex-wife’s parents house to hang out. The ex in-laws that hate me. Glad my mom chose them over me. FML
Today, my mother tried guilt-tripping me about coming home for the holidays by explaining that, “according to average life expectancy,” she and my father could be dead in the next 10-25 years. I’m already coming home for the holidays. She knows this. FML
Today, my mother not only told me that my ex-husband will be spending Thanksgiving with her and my dad, but that I'm also no longer invited to spend the holiday with my family. FML
Today, I went over to confront my parents about how my siblings always get to visit and all I do when I’m over is work on their house or take care of grandma. My mom was very upset. Then she snuck out with my sister, leaving me to take care of grandma until she got back. FML
Today, my mother-in-law yelled from across the house for me to come quickly. She sounded frantic, so I rushed and asked what was wrong. She said, "Nothing." and that she just wanted to remind me that she hates my guts. She'll be living here with me and my wife for the next two months. FML
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MDoremis 38
You're an adult (I'm assuming) and can make your own decisions. Don't let her guilt you into anything.
Rawrshi 25
Fight her.
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Comments (45)
MonstreBelle 29
Don't give in to her manipulation. That wouldn't be fair to your grandmother or to you. She has some nerve to try to keep you from seeing your grandmother because of her petty feelings. She has no right to get between you and your grandmother. Your relationship with your grandmother is none of her business or concern. Contrary to want she seems to believe, the world does not revolve around her and her every little want and need. I'm not sure where you're planning on staying, but if it's at her house maybe you should consider staying with someone else if possible. It's obvious she has no respect for you and personal boundaries. She only cares about getting what she wants. It would be a shame if she ruined your visit because she isn't mature enough to keep her mouth shut like an adult.
anon385 23
Wtf
raynman 2
Make up your own mind. Going only on what I can see, your Grandmother stepped up and got you home. Your mother is trying to rope you into her drama.
Justwannasayhi 3
Whatever happened is between your mum and your paternal grandmother so don't think too much about it. Go see your grandma if you want to.
itscomplicated15 6
Being a guy that got manipulated by his grandmother against his mom until the day the old lady died, let me tell you one thing: don't let your self be dragged into this. My grandma hated my mom and always tried to put me against her. She never succeed, but her trying was a pain in the ass. Visit both and make it clear that they are grown ups and should solve their own problems.
megs925 16
Did you remind your mother of this tid bit??
infinitemonkey 21
My mom disliked my grandmother (and rightly so, she was mean to her for "taking her son") but she never tried to interfere with our relationship with our grandmother.
TheLadyOpal 30
Even if her hatred is justified, guilt-tripping is a shitty thing to do. Anyone who uses that method to get what they want should be avoided by default, in my humble opinion.
KamiyaHaine 18
Your grandma loves you. I assume you won't listen & will visit her!
Blizz18 14
Sucks to be in the middle of awkward family drama. But I think you know the right choice here.