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Braunwyn, I am so very sorry for your loss. It's hard going through something like that and then have to put up with (Drama Queen). My heart goes out to you. I had an ex-mother in law that sounds like this womans twin. Don't let her get to you. It's hard but don't let her think for a minute that she's ruling you. If you go to the graduation; I wouldn't say a word to her. If she starts anything with you, just smile and walk away. She sounds like she has some serious issues and needs attention or something. I wouldn't give her that satisfaction.
Again I am so sorry for you loss. "Hugs"
Yea, I wrote that up today. I haven't mailed it yet. I might create a new one, still, and sign "your husband, Joe Blow". I'll have to see how I feel about it tomorrow.
Since there was no mail today (Sunday) or tomorrow (holiday), I hope you haven't mailed the card yet. Don't be snarky, especially not in written form. As snotty as your father's wife sounds, rise above it. Don't use this occasion to stick it to her. I think you will regret it. You won't ever be able to take it back, and she might lord it over you and your mom. I know you don't want to hurt your mother.
Just write a brief "Thank you for the flowers" and mail it and be done with her!
Since there was no mail today (Sunday) or tomorrow (holiday), I hope you haven't mailed the card yet. Don't be snarky, especially not in written form. As snotty as your father's wife sounds, rise above it. Don't use this occasion to stick it to her. I think you will regret it. You won't ever be able to take it back, and she might lord it over you and your mom. I know you don't want to hurt your mother.
Just write a brief "Thank you for the flowers" and mail it and be done with her!
My husband mailed the civil thank you today. I'm glad I didn't send anything worth a response, tho, there will probably be some negative response from her just the same. And, it's not like she could hold it over anybody. The first time I spoke or saw the woman in 7 years was at my brother's funeral. She and her son have no contact with anybody on my dad's side of the family either. She put her son in a bad situation. He could have had a huge family. Instead, he has an aging grandmother and a mother who is in poor health. That's all the family he has. It's sad.
Any way, to show how clueless my father is...I sent him a copy of the ecards sent out for the people that left comments on fb, the funeral home website, and those that called. He thought the card was meant for him lol. Geesh.
At some point you have to realize that you are feeing into the drama by acknowledging it. If she is that much of a PITA and has not been a part of the family, just ignore her. No one can force you to be a part of her life or vice versa. Explain this to your family if it is an issue. If you do have to see her in person, be as civil to her as you would a stranger. No reason to make life harder than it already is.
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