Nellie

I read this story on Reddit about a woman struggling to decline an invitation to her mother-in-law’s second Christmas celebration. The MIL had already celebrated Christmas at the woman’s house earlier, but now she’s hosting her own “Christmas” with stockings, gifts, a holiday dinner, and a birthday cake for Jesus. This follow-up celebration feels like

I read this story on Reddit about a new mom who’s frustrated with her mother-in-law’s constant texts and a nickname she hates. Every day, the MIL messages her asking, “How is my Gordito?” referring to her 5-month-old son. While the nickname “Gordito” (which means “chubby” or “plump” in Spanish) isn’t inherently an insult in some

I read this story on Reddit about a woman grappling with how to handle her MIL and extended family’s expectations around the birth of her first child. Married for just over a year, she and her husband are expecting their baby in two months. The MIL has made it clear that she wants to be

I read this story on Reddit about a woman grappling with her stepmother-in-law’s difficult and toxic behavior. Despite trying to keep peace and maintain hope, every interaction with her leaves the woman feeling upset and drained. During a recent holiday gathering, the stepmother-in-law made derogatory comments about the woman’s country of origin, mocked the size