When Standing Up Becomes Falling Down: A Mother’s Dilemma with Her Son-in-Law

When Standing Up Becomes Falling Down: A Mother’s Dilemma with Her Son-in-Law

My son-in-law, Ryan, is a magnet for trouble—always in the middle of a conflict, always fighting for what he calls ‘justice.’ After losing yet another job because he couldn’t let small things go, my daughter and I are left to pick up the pieces. I can’t help but wonder: where is the line between standing up for what’s right and tearing your own life apart?