The other night, my husband and I had our son and his wife over for dinner. Everything was fine until my DIL said to my son, “If I didn’t do everything around here, you’d be lost.” I couldn’t stay silent and told her, “Don’t try to harm him under my roof.”
I expected my son to back me up—but instead he said, “I’m sorry… but I won’t let mom get involved in our problems.”
I stayed quiet after that, realizing he’s grown and handling his marriage as an adult. I was torn between protecting him and respecting his independence, but I know I spoke out because I love him—and sometimes, that’s all a parent can do.
