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Sep 14, 2010
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An idea
by: Anonymous

Ignoring it is not an ansewer. That's the sin of omission or "...I know nothing...." Need to find a way to get help for that family. Some famlies ignor problems until it is too late. They think as long as it's kept quite the mess is under the rug. These kinds of problems take people with trainig. You said they were Mormons. Do they go to church? That may be where to get help. Anonomously ask around to find out what you can on whats available. There may be some way to help. However, be careful, you don't want to be the trouble maker. Instead be a person that can increase options anonomously, they have to want help.

Sep 01, 2010
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Detach with love
by: Anonymous

hi there,
it looks as though you have had a rude awakening in relation to your in-laws. I can only reiterate what Anonymous has just said,keep your distance. You can only change yourself and if you set a good example for living a spiritual and happy life with your husband, your in-laws may in time be attracted to this way of living.Statistiacally of course they will probably not be attracted to a healthy way of life and continue with there dysfunctional paterns, but thats not your problem.I believe Detachment with love is the most healthy option. Good luck. Coamhin

Aug 31, 2010
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BE AWARE
by: Anonymous

These are not wonderful people. These are two parents who have emotionally crippled their children through enmeshment with them-this is called entrapment. They have not allowed their offspring to develop normally. I have been in your situation and I can tell you that the only thing that you can do is to step back and keep your distance or you will fall prey to the very same thing. This family is of the same genre as your family of origin only it is the flip side of the same coin. Many Blessings. Be aware.

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