My mother-in-law seemed to have aged more than anything from this brief excursion.
I couldn’t comprehend how we had all been living a lie for so long, and nothing in this made sense.
While I was just waiting for the flight attendant to bring out the drink trolley, I admitted to Denise, “I don’t know when or how this happened. ”
I continued, “But I am telling you now that this must come to an end. ” This cannot continue.
We cannot accompany them.
They aren’t good for us right now and probably won’t be in the future.
” My mother-in-law admitted, “I agree with you.
” My marriage has left me with nothing. Roger had no interest in me at all.
And all the time, Tom didn’t care about you or the boys. ”
I told her, “I already told him that I want a divorce.
”
Denise moved into my house with all of her belongings after we returned, and I moved Tom’s things into boxes in Denise’s house. She said with bitterness, “He and his father can decide what they want to do.
” The repercussions were huge.
Furious that her children had kept the truth from her, my mother-in-law severed all ties with them. Strangely, we became more connected as a result of our shared grief.
In addition, she became a constant presence in my life, insisting on being an active grandmother to my children and wanting to be close to me at all times.
One afternoon, as we sat together in the living room, she said, “I never imagined that it would all come to this.
” I replied, “Me neither.
” However, at least now we know the truth. ”
What action would you have taken?
