Seeking Advice: Estranged Relationship with Mother-in-Law

Hi everyone,

I’m reaching out because I’m in a really difficult situation and could use some advice. My name is Hailey, and recently, I had a major falling out with my mother-in-law, Nora. The tension between us had been building up for a while, and it finally reached a breaking point. In a moment of anger, I told her to “Get out!” and literally threw her out of my house. Since then, we haven’t spoken, and honestly, I don’t regret my actions.

However, this situation is causing a lot of stress in my family, especially for my husband, Wayne. He is caught in the middle and doesn’t know how to handle it. I feel justified in my actions because Nora has been overstepping boundaries and making hurtful comments for a long time. But now, I’m wondering if I should try to mend the relationship for the sake of family harmony or if it’s better to keep my distance.

Has anyone else been in a similar situation? How did you handle it? Should I reach out to Nora and try to make amends, or is it okay to keep my distance and protect my own peace of mind? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Hailey