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Danmel

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8. I appreciate what you're saying

Reply to lostnfound (Reply #7)

Sat Nov 29, 2025, 05:58 PM

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But none of that applies here. And I assiduously avoid discussing this with my son or really anyone other than my husband, and only when we're alone.
From previous experience I don't expect much, but he was there when I was injured. He saw my wrist. And nothing. It's just not kind or nice.

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I'd love your thoughts on a family matter [View all] Danmel Saturday OP

Only go if YOU would be comfy being there. flor-de-jasmim Saturday #1

My family is huge, been there snowybirdie Saturday #2

The DIL may not appreciate her father being ostracized. Irish_Dem Saturday #4

What does your son think? Irish_Dem Saturday #3

The mother of disappointment is expecting behaviors from people unable to perform them. ... marble falls Saturday #5

This message was self-deleted by its author debm55 Saturday #6

Social graces ain't what they used to be. Personally I'd be philosophical about it and patient with a clueless in-law lostnfound Saturday #7

I appreciate what you're saying Danmel Saturday #8

One is under no obligation to be forgiving. lostnfound Sunday #10

It's hard to say. If you've had a friendly relationship and seen each other frequently then I would have Fla Dem Saturday #9

Message auto-removed Name removed Sunday #11

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