Please forgive me, (insurance, home, bike)

[Lubec mason]

If there any of you out there that have had the pleasure of meeting my MIL I am soooooooooo sorry. Last thursday she blowes into town to " help" us settle with the new born. Now I hear through the grape vine (very small town) She has been spreading her delutions of grandure and the extreem need to be both the savior and the marter all in one. Did I meantion she is an alcholic and bi-polor. On meds that dont work because she drinks. And now has spoken to some of the people I have been trying to make friends with ( other buisness owners and the town prominants) And now I look like the Ass hole. I am the most honest person you will ever meet. I tell it like it is weather you want to hear it or not. And in 1 week I look like a dick. Her 2 week stay will take me months to fix. All the people I need to tell she is one step from a loonie bin. And makes **** up to try and look supieror. And always at the expence of my wife and my self. She has even asked us to yell at some one for her than deny she knew any thing about it. I am some what glad there are no helmet laws in Maine. I have good life insurance and I find my self going faster and faster on the bike each day she is here. I came home from a job today get the news some of my "so called" friends met my MIL and now wont return my calls. Cant wait to find out what was said. Nothing like a "f"ed up MIL to ruin new begenings. Cant wait till she leaves. And may God make it so she can never find her way back here.

[treeluvr]

Mason--life has it's really dark and down moments--sometimes really hard. This is true for lots of people. You have a beautiful new child and a wife who loved and trusted you enough to marry you and have children with you. Hang in there. You know from previous experience that it all gets better again. Sorry things are tough for you right now.

[treeluvr]

When is she (MIL) leaving? Soon? Not staying for ever, right?

[msina]

sorry Ed. Perhaps you could thank her for all she's done,... and tell her it's fine to go now. If anyone mentions her or her conversations,.. just smile a bit and say "that's my MIL". and leave it ,... you don't want to go through it and it just shows you're adult enough to handle the crone. I've been on the other end, having to take care of the older sibling while my daughter was in the hospital and first home with a newborn. At best it's a bit inconvienient for all.

[Elcarim]

I would just inform everyone that she came to help with the baby and forgot her medication at home. Apologize for any trauma she's caused and go on about your business.

Hang in there!

[AlisonL]

I'd point her to the door and tell her to head southwest and don't stop for anything.

[Maine Writer]

I'm with Alison. It's past time she left.

[mollysmiles]

I agree, when it causes this much stress, it's not helpful. Small towns can be tricky and you're trying to start your business. I'd just say, "thanks, but you've done more than enough". Tell wifey what's happening, and explain that the risk for the business is too great. When talking to the townspeople, I agree with what El said, "she forgot her meds", you don't want to get caught bad mouthing her, and that would be a perfect explanation!

....and Ed, I'm hoping to go geocaching in Campobello today....should I swing in and pick you up?

[BacktoNE]

Wow Ed, I'm sorry you are having to deal with this. It's hard enough getting established in a small town. Sounds like this would be a great day to send her packing with no return invitation. I'm sure your wife will understand once she knows what has been going on. Good luck!

[corgis]

Ed - so sorry that is happening to you. Wish I had a good comeback for your to use other that 'off the meds' - it's hard enough becoming a part of a small town without someone trying to ruin it.