She calls her son daily, fusses over him as if he’s still a child, and criticizes everything I do. I tried to be patient, reminding myself that it takes time to build understanding, but her interference only grew worse. Recently, she crossed all limits. One evening, she arrived unannounced at our home—with a woman she introduced as “a better match” for my husband. My heart sank, but I kept my composure. Instead of reacting with anger, I quietly excused myself and left the room.
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