Rant and rage

I'm not coping and don't feel supported in the way I need. I try and voice how I feel and I get met with silence and huffs and puffs
My son has problems feeding and gaining weight yet my mil insists on holding and comforting him rather than listening to me saying I should try feed him or change him. I get ignored. Same with my toddler she will continue to give her treats when I say no as 1 was enough and doesn't need 3 of somthing. I feel pushed out and not respected
I'm finding it hard very hard

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If someone (I don't care who) can't respect your wishes and boundaries, thry don't get access to your children until they can.

You can say it with love, but the need to get the message.

You remove contact with your children until she can listen to you

Your child your rules. No contact until they respect you as the mother and that goes for everyone. Family or not

I hear you mama. You're doing your best under the circumstances, and no one should be undermining you as a mum or your instincts. You know best for child.

If someone wants to share their experience and advice, fair enough, but you are not obliged to do the same.

It feels relentless when your son isn't gaining weight, i had the same issue, and it was heart breaking, and during that time you do not need anybody restricting you from feeding!

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