My Mother-in-Law Forced Me to Weigh Myself in Front of the Whole Family: She Said I Was a Disgrace, But That's Not the Worst Part!
The relationship between a daughter-in-law and mother-in-law doesn't have to be, but it can be very complicated. Depending on the people involved, arguments between them can be open and unpleasant, or a little more subtle.
TL;DR
- The author's mother-in-law consistently criticized her appearance, especially after her weight increased to 95 kg following a difficult childbirth and breastfeeding.
- During a Christmas dinner, the mother-in-law orchestrated a public weighing of all family members, announcing the author's weight and calling her a "disgrace to the family."
- The author's husband did not defend her, later blaming her for being too sensitive and agreeing with his mother's concerns.
- The mother-in-law continued to harass the author through a family chat group with weight loss content.
- The author, no longer willing to tolerate the abuse, confronted her mother-in-law and subsequently filed for divorce.
- The divorce was finalized within three months, with the author moving back to her parents' home with their child.