[Marilyn]

Ashley, after reading your entire post, I would suggest that you discuss your e-mail with your husband and then send it to your MIL. He does not have to read it, though I think it would do him good to do so. I would at least let him know that you are making an honest attempt. She needs to have a relationship with you and her son. It looks like she has quite a family support group, so she is not as alone as it first appeared.

If she disagrees with your religious beliefs and how you and your husband are worshiping, how does she expect to have any influence over you and him if she has to contact. If she really considers this, it make no sense. She's not going to shame you into changing because of her behavior.

I know of people who have cut their children off like this, and I believe that it is very wrong to do so.

Hope this helps, and that you can at least meet with her together with your husband.

She has said that she will meet. Did y'all try to set a time?