Ok How would you handle THIS????

[pope1982]

I would call her into the kitchen then turn off her tank and speak really slowly and clear to be sure she can hear you
lol just kidding, That was an evil thought! hope I at least got a smile out of you...

Sometimes there are no easy ways of dealing with family
The only thing we have control over, is our reaction and forgiveness. She is not worth getting your family in an uproar over, if being a busy body is how she wants to spend the rest of her numbered days, I sort of feel sorry for her

[Gina]

Hi Brooke

Glad to see that you posted we miss you and am glad to hear that things are working out with you and your hubby. As far as SIL goes the advice the others gave you are right on target. If I were you I would speak to his sister with my husband in presence. You both need to explain to her that she is wrong in discussing your marriage issues with your son. This is not her place, and would appreciate her staying out of it. Tell her your welcomed in my home, but you have to stop upsetting my son and it is to stop now. Tell her straight out it seems like your happy to spread this news about my demise of marriage, which is not happening. Just be assertive and get your point across..

Good luck!

[DianaB]

You have enough to deal with without a trouble-making sister-in-law. I would try and explain that yes, you've been through a hard time but that things are getting better. Then I would let her know that it was time for her to go home. She came uninvited so I would just give her a little push to go home. If that doesn't work then have your husband tell her to go home. You don't need the added burden of taking care of her and trying to catch everything that she's going to say to your kids. Time to send her packing!!!

[Marilyn]

Brooke, I do agree with these wonderful ladies on this one. I would, however, suggest that you drive her home in her car and have some follow to take you home, or if possible, take her home and fly back, since it is such a long drive. You would not want something to happen to her on the way home. She may tell others that you threw her out and she was so upset she became ill on the way home, or if she passed away on the drive or shortly thereafter, you could feel guilty for a very long time. Just trying to look out for you.

Hope everything works out!! (((((((Brooke)))))))

[Brooke]

Well, I am trying to do what Jesus would do. he wouldn't kick her out! I prayed about it, and I decided to let it go. I talked to my son who at this point runs from the room if he is alone with her! he has no desire to TALK with her. My husband talked to my son and told him is Aunt was crazy so don't listen to ANYTHING SHE SAYS!!! She is on meds for depression and everything else under the sun.

I took her shopping yesterday and she was so happy to have some one take her out. She told me at one point that she hurts a lot of people but she doesn't mean to. She talks faster then she thinks! At least she kind of sees it.

I decided to let this go. I could bring it up and make a big deal of it but she would get defensive and say her words were twisted... I think showing some mercy and grace is in order here... How else will this woman who is dyeing ever understand the love of the Lord if it is not modeled in some way to her. She knows I am a Christian and I have been praying to show her the Lords love before it is too late for her. Some times it takes one act of kindness to show some one Gods love.

Please pray for her. She says she is a christian but has this idea that you can just do as you please, act how ever you want, and call your self a christian. I feel that the Lord wants to you turn to him, but he wants your whole heart. He wants you to turn ALL over to him. We are to TRY to be Christ like. We may never be as good as Jesus but he knows our hearts and he knows when we are not trying hard enough!!!

[2tiredmom]

Brooke,

Your in my prayers along with your family and sister in law.
I pray it all works out for the best for all of you.