Rather than exuding a warm and inviting aura, my mother-in-law prepared my suitcase ahead of time and placed it near the entrance. What were her exact words? “You’re not welcome in my house if you can’t follow my rules.” Hurt! That had more impact than an Olympic athlete’s brick.

And during all of this drama, where do you suppose my brilliant hero was hiding? Probably contemplating dinner while on the side. His brilliant fix? “Maybe it would be best if you and the baby spent some time at your parents’ house until everything settled down.” Really, what am I saying?

After uprooting my entire life and traveling great distances to be with him, I arrived at our new home expecting to be welcomed like an unwelcome guest. I’m back in the same house now, but everything is colder than a polar bear’s toenails after all this turmoil.

So here I am, stuck in a difficult situation. It feels more difficult than ever to stand my ground. But did you know that being “in-law” can sometimes seem like being “out-law”? My pals, you’ll constantly be speculating about life!