This is so sad and kinda relatable. Im married and ive been living in my inlaws house (im southasian if you need context) for 7 years. Im not an orphan but im away from home and my parents and i only get to see them once or twice a year, not for a long time. My mil is a very nice person, im very lucky that i have her and she smothered me with so much love when i first married into this house. i was completely enamoured with her bcz my parents arent as nice as hers and i kept wishing for more. She has two sons. I married the eldest son and the the other son is 7 years younger than me. Over time my mil tapered her expression of love for me and i kept yearning for more. She used to exclaim how i am her daughter and all and she still does, but only infront of outsiders. She used to be supportive of my studies now she hasnt directly opposed them, but she would be upset with me if i didnt do chores along with my studies. I felt bad during earlier days but with time ive come to adapt to and accept my circumstances. My husband is very nice but i know he relates to jack. He cant say much against his mom plus theyre not much concrete of an evidence against the emotional turmoil i face. My mil loves to show me off and she does all these just to get praises and recognitions from others for treating me like her own daughter instead of her sons wife. Ive come to be in peace with it.
I’m so sorry you have to deal with this. I’m south Asian too and I understand the struggle. I hope you are able to continue your studies. Best of luck <3
This is so sad and kinda relatable. Im married and ive been living in my inlaws house (im southasian if you need context) for 7 years. Im not an orphan but im away from home and my parents and i only get to see them once or twice a year, not for a long time. My mil is a very nice person, im very lucky that i have her and she smothered me with so much love when i first married into this house. i was completely enamoured with her bcz my parents arent as nice as hers and i kept wishing for more. She has two sons. I married the eldest son and the the other son is 7 years younger than me. Over time my mil tapered her expression of love for me and i kept yearning for more. She used to exclaim how i am her daughter and all and she still does, but only infront of outsiders. She used to be supportive of my studies now she hasnt directly opposed them, but she would be upset with me if i didnt do chores along with my studies. I felt bad during earlier days but with time ive come to adapt to and accept my circumstances. My husband is very nice but i know he relates to jack. He cant say much against his mom plus theyre not much concrete of an evidence against the emotional turmoil i face. My mil loves to show me off and she does all these just to get praises and recognitions from others for treating me like her own daughter instead of her sons wife. Ive come to be in peace with it.