t was supposed to be a simple favor. My mother-in-law offered to come over and help me out with the kids while I caught up on some work. She assured me it would be no trouble, so I agreed. But as soon as she walked through the door, things took a turn.
She started rearranging my kitchen, moving things I had specifically set up for a reason. Then, she began making comments about how I was doing things wrong, criticizing everything from how I handled the kids to the way I cleaned.
It felt like a violation of my space, my routine, and my boundaries. When she insisted on taking over my personal tasks without asking, I finally snapped. “I appreciate the help, but I need you to leave,” I told her. She was stunned and hurt, but I stood my ground.
Afterward, I felt guilty. Was I wrong for asking her to leave after she came over to do me a favor?
