Appreciate all the genuine advice, reassurance I wasn’t overreacting, and support received on my last post. A lot of people asked for an update so here it is:
I realized my husband had been brought up in this cycle his whole life, and when he saw the love and support my family was giving him, it was easier for him to cut off the negativity. Whereas, I’ve had that my whole life and thought I could “fix them” and make them love me. I hadn’t seen the past 20+ years of repeated behavior.
Husband and I decided we could either:
A- have open discussion with family on all issues and educate on NAS (drug dependent) baby and how to best support. And consider a visit down the road for the sake of knowing their grandparents.
B- change phone number, don’t give out our new address, and take what would have been time, money and energy spent trying to fix issues only getting worse into giving our kid the best childhood possible 💗
Our planned rotating schedule to visit in-law’s for holidays has now changed into Christmas Disney Cruises with my family. Effort trying to schedule weekend FaceTime’s with in-law’s, is now attending a weekend early intervention playgroup for NAS babies. Weekend trips meeting family half way, is now finding new spots for a quick getaway.
I realized if they said something to hurt our child, the only person to blame was me because, while I may not understand this crazy cycle, I have the opportunity and encouragement from my husband to break it with him. I don’t think I’d ever forgive myself for hurting our child in any way, especially not something preventable like this.
Thanks everyone for the encouragement. 💗
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Good for you!
Well done you! Great job standing up for yourself and your child and well done husband for backing you up consistently. I wish you, your husband, and child a lifetime of happiness and success, and don’t look back!!!
Great job! You are your child’s first line of defense. You’ve got that mama protector in you already! I hope everything goes smoothly for your baby girl or boy ❤️
Love this! Enjoy those Disney cruises, they’re the best lol
You chose your child over people who never deserved either of you. Perfect decision.
Instead of wasting years trying to earn approval from people incapable of giving it, you’re building a beautiful life full of Disney cruises and supportive playgroups.
That’s not just good parenting, it’s breaking generational trauma. Your adopted child will never know the pain of trying to please unpleasable people.
Proud of you. Hugs
Yay!! A choice well made.
You have this. You are going to be wonderful parents.