I am an ordinary housewife with a husband working for a company. We have a lovely daughter, she is 8 years old. Our family of three lives an ordinary and happy life.
My mother-in-law was very nice to us, especially to her granddaughter. But the relationship between the mother-in-law and the divorced eldest sister has always been tense. The eldest sister has been living in a rented house since the divorce, and her financial situation is not very good.
One day, my mother's family decided to give us a house. It's their savings for many years, and they want to give us a place to live. My husband and I were grateful and decided to decorate the house well.
At this moment, the mother-in-law suddenly proposed that she hoped to let the eldest sister temporarily live in this new house. She felt that her eldest sister was having a hard time now, and she should be given the warmth of a home.
I was a little hesitant. Although I understand my mother-in-law's kindness, I am also worried that there will be conflicts and troubles in the future. But looking at my mother-in-law's sincere gaze, I didn't refuse for the time being.
A few months later, the new house was renovated. The eldest sister moved in as her mother-in-law wished. At first, she was polite to us. But as time went on, her temper became more and more grumpy.
My eldest sister often yelled at me in front of my daughter, criticizing me for not doing housework. At one point, she even threatened to take the house for herself. Although I swallowed my anger, my heart was hurt.
Watching my daughter live in fear every day, I began to waver. The new house we worked so hard to renovate has now turned into a nightmare. I began to think about whether or not to ask my eldest sister to leave.
One night, after my eldest sister had another frenzy, I finally mustered up the courage to make a request, hoping that she would move out and give us a peaceful living environment.
Unexpectedly, the eldest sister rejected categorically. She claimed that this was her rightful home, so why should she leave? We had a fight, and the scene got out of hand.
Seeing this, the mother-in-law rushed to persuade her, but her attitude was a little vague. She wants us to reconcile, but avoids talking about her eldest sister's behavior. I was disappointed.
After a few days of thinking, I decided to stand my ground and let my eldest sister move out. I knew it could hurt my mother-in-law, but I had to do it for the sake of my daughter.
When the eldest sister found out, she became angry and attacked and abused us personally. The mother-in-law didn't stop her this time, and seemed to be a little helpless about her behavior.
Although the decision was made, I was still struggling internally. On the one hand, I hope that my eldest sister can reform herself; On the other hand, I don't want to hurt my mother-in-law either. I began to reflect on whether I had done something wrong.
At this time, my husband gave me great support and encouragement. He said that everything I did was for my daughter, there was nothing wrong with it, and I shouldn't blame myself.
After some ideological struggle, I finally made up my mind to let my eldest sister move out in a month. It was a painful decision, but I had to.
A month later, the eldest sister moved out of our new house in a huff. When she left, she scolded us, saying that we were ungrateful.
To my relief, my mother-in-law did not stop me this time, and even said to me that she had worked hard. It seems that she has finally realized how excessive the behavior of the eldest sister is.
In this way, our family of three regained the life they deserved. My daughter can finally grow up carefree, and I don't have to be called around anymore.
After this turmoil, my husband became more considerate and loving to me. He often takes the initiative to share the household chores after work, so that I have more time to rest. Once, he bought me a bouquet of flowers, saying that it was to reward me for my strength.
Our relationship is more harmonious as a result. In the dead of night, we often snuggle up and reminisce about the past. My husband said that he was proud to have a brave and kind wife like me. Our affection is like a young man who is in love again.
It was a great relief to see my daughter regain her innocence from the gloom. As a mother, it is my greatest wish to give my children a happy and stable environment to grow up. I often silently say in my heart that the hard work is worth it.
Afterwards, the mother's family learned about the whole thing. Although I was a little worried at first, they were all understanding and supportive after listening to what I had to say. My mother said that the most important thing is to protect my little family.
My mother-in-law also took the initiative to apologize to me, saying that she was too complacent and failed to give me the support I deserved. She said that although the eldest sister has her own difficulties, it can't hurt us innocently. The mother-in-law also said that everything should be discussed more in the future.
For my daughter's 10th birthday, we had a well-planned birthday for her. Friends and relatives came to bless her, and the scene was lively. My daughter was dancing happily, and my husband and I watched with a happy smile on our faces.
In short, after that ordeal, I cherish my current life even more. With the understanding and support of my family, a warm nest, and a lovely daughter, my life has regained its sunshine. I believe that as long as we are one as a family, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome.
After leaving my house, my eldest sister did not give up. She began to look for an opportunity for revenge, trying to cause us trouble at every turn. Once, she deliberately slandered me in front of my mother-in-law, saying that I was an unfilial daughter-in-law.
Although the mother-in-law didn't pay attention to it at first, she began to waver a little over time. On a few occasions, her attitude towards me was obviously angry, and it seemed that she was also affected by the slander of her eldest sister. I was so disappointed that I thought my mother-in-law had fully understood me.
The eldest sister didn't stop there, she began to woo the other sisters and sow discord between us. Once, when my little sister came to the house as a guest, she even followed the example of my eldest sister and accused me, saying that I was not considerate of my mother-in-law enough.
I finally couldn't hold it anymore and had an argument with my little sister on the spot. I asked her if she was bewitched by her eldest sister to speak like this, but she didn't admit it, but became more justified. In the end, I had to ask her to leave, and our relationship broke up.
The eldest sister's approach made her mother-in-law completely persuaded by her. My mother-in-law began to favor my eldest sister openly and secretly, and became more and more cold to me as a daughter-in-law. Once, my mother-in-law even reprimanded me in front of my daughter, saying that I was a bad person.
In the face of my mother-in-law's prejudice, I was helpless. No matter how I explained it, she turned a blind eye. Although my husband supported me, he was also at a loss when it came to his mother. I began to wonder if I was doing something wrong.
One day, my mother-in-law suddenly announced that she had decided to move out and live with her eldest sister. She said that since we mother and son couldn't trust her, there was no need for her to continue living here. I was dumbfounded, never expecting it to come to this.
My mother-in-law's decision undoubtedly hit me hard. Even though she didn't understand me a lot, she was my mother-in-law after all. Watching her leave with her luggage in tow, I was so heartbroken that tears welled up in my eyes.
This family crisis is like a ruthless blade that separates our close family members. I began to wonder if I was doing something wrong and if I should have been more forgiving. But at the same time, I am also reflecting on whether I should stick to my principles and bottom line. This struggle is destined to be a long and brutal psychological war.
After my mother-in-law moved out, I thought my husband would always support me. But unexpectedly, he also began to waver. Once, he said to me, "Maybe we should bow to my mother-in-law so that she can come back." He said that the love between mother and child is inseparable.
I was very angry and asked my husband if he had been deceived by the slanderous words of his eldest sister. I said, even if it is my biological mother, if her actions hurt our family, I will never back down easily. My husband was shaken by my determination and didn't say anything more for a while.
This family conflict has brought great trouble to her daughter. She often hid alone in her room, looking melancholy. Once, she cried and asked me why my mother-in-law was leaving, if it was because she had done something wrong, and I quickly comforted her that it was not her fault.
Seeing my daughter like this, my heart was filled with guilt and self-blame. As a mother, I should give her a complete and happy family, not let her go through such trauma.
Every time I think about it, I make up my mind to stick to my principles. I know that this road is destined to be difficult, but I must go on for the sake of my daughter and my dignity. Even if I fight alone, I will never bow to those unreasonable abuses.
Just when I was struggling, the support of my mother's family was like a ray of sunshine, warming my dry heart. My mother comforted me and said that there should be principles and bottom lines in life, and my mother-in-law's approach was indeed biased. She told me to persevere, not to be smoothed out by the years.
The husband also gradually woke up under the persuasion of his family. He began to reflect on his previous vacillations and realized that my persistence was justified. Since then, he has never asked me to bow my head, but has always supported me and become my most solid backing.
With the understanding and support of my family regained, I finally felt a new strength in my heart. I know that as long as we work together and stick to our principles, we will be able to overcome this crisis and regain a happy life. And this test will also make our family more resilient and different. We will surely be like a tree, taking root and sprouting in a storm, and eventually covering the sky.