Clue to alcoholism: unreasonable resentments. The mother-in-law from hell is likely an alcoholic.
Mommy Dearest
Dear Doug:
After being married two years, my husband and I are awaiting the birth of our first child. My mother-in-law and I have spoken only once since the wedding, when she ended a vicious harangue by saying, "I hope God never blesses you with the gift of a child." My husband claims he supports me, but I'm concerned about our child. I live in dread over the idea that as soon as his mother throws a fake crying fit about seeing the baby, he will give in despite my concern over the idea that if she cannot accept me she couldn't possibly accept my child. Do you think I should cave in with him when the time comes (and ...
