Betrayal is among the most devastating feelings, but it takes on an even more horrible dimension if it comes from a close family member.
That’s the case of Josie, who felt utterly crushed when her son lied to her.
The devoted mother made a decision to give her house to her son and his young wife so they could comfortably start a family, but things took a turn that Josie wouldn’t have expected in a million years. She sent a letter to us to share her story and ask for advice.
Here’s her story
I live alone in a 3-bedroom house. My recently married son kept saying that it was the perfect home to start a family, so I ended up giving it to them while I went to live with my widowed sister.
Yesterday, my son told me that his mother-in-law is moving in with them. I said, “I didn’t leave my home to have her live with you.”
My daughter-in-law declared, “We lied about starting a family right away. We are not ready yet; we’re too young.” She added, “But my mom is alone. We have a big house now, so she will come live with us.”
I was furious and said that I didn’t agree to this arrangement. I reminded her that it is still technically my house.
My son then stated, “My MIL is much more in need of us than you are. She’s my family too now and I have to take care of her.”
I feel betrayed and heartbroken. What should I do?
A boss arrives at the office in the morning with his pants’ zipper undone.
A boss arrives at the office in the morning with his pants’ zipper undone. The secretary, unsure how to address it directly, approaches him:
Boss, this morning when you left home, did you close the garage door?
The phrase didn’t have the power to enlighten him, so the guy entered the office a bit puzzled.He sits at his desk, starts working, and notices his zipper undone.
At that moment, he has a revelation regarding the secretary’s words, so he decides to tease her a little. He calls her into his office to bring him coffee and asks:
When you saw the garage door open, did you also see my Jaguar? The secretary, smiling for a moment, replies:
A boss arrives at the office in the morning with his pants’ zipper undone. The secretary, unsure how to address it directly, approaches him:
Boss, this morning when you left home, did you close the garage door?
The phrase didn’t have the power to enlighten him, so the guy entered the office a bit puzzled.He sits at his desk, starts working, and notices his zipper undone.
At that moment, he has a revelation regarding the secretary’s words, so he decides to tease her a little. He calls her into his office to bring him coffee and asks:
When you saw the garage door open, did you also see my Jaguar? The secretary, smiling for a moment, replies:
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