FIL is very ill (dementia) and we have to fly to see him./ SIL thus oversees most stuff as MIL is elderly (but fine mentally). he is in a secure unit at the mo', unlikely to go home.
SIL very, very close to FIL.
How do we say, 'look, we're a bit worried about you. How can we help?' You know, avoiding that whole passive aggressive tone?
SIL has health probs and does not have a partner. It's all very hard on her
sorry, sprogs yelling upstairs
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How Do I Offer Support to SIL Without Being Smug About Our Marriage etc?
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Highlander · 21/10/2008 12:06
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