Sharing the News (Lulu)

Today was the day I have been dreading ever since I decided I wanted a divorce.....Telling my mother-in-law

I am very lucky that I have had a wonderful mil. I don't have any of those horrible inlaw stories to tell because quite frankly...I was friends with her before Mike and I even started dating. She has always treated me like I was her daughter and I love her like a true mom.

Today I had to tell her that I have decided to divorce her son because he hasn't told her yet and it has to be done. In some ways I am glad that I had to be the one because at least then I know that she will be told without it being a bashing. I have remained respectful to Mike...I have not bashed him to her or told her the things he has done...even tho he has bashed me to both my parents and his mother.

My biggest fear was that she would be angry with me...or worse yet...not want me to be a part of her life anymore. Deep down I knew she wasn't that type of person but when someone is very important to you and you know that what you have to say will be hurtful...you can't help but have that fear.

Well we talked for a long time and we cried. In the end we assured each other that no matter what we will always remain family. She will ALWAYS be mom to me and that we are both going to remain close. PHEWWWWW that was such a relief. She promised that she is not here to judge or take sides and that she knows her son is not perfect....no one is. I just keep thanking God that I have been so blessed to have her as my mil for 11 years.