Mothers-in-law are a part of marriage that you rarely get to choose. For some, they become a second source of love and support. For others, they bring drama, mind games, and tension that can feel straight out of a television soap opera. One woman recently shared an experience on Reddit that fits firmly in the latter category—and it’s a story that leaves readers both shocked and inspired.
The woman, posting under the username IsoldeVx, shared how her mother-in-law turned a painful family reality into a weapon. Infertile herself, the daughter-in-law faced constant judgment and unreasonable expectations from her MIL, who claimed her daughter-in-law was “born to serve her.”
The Situation Escalates
IsoldeVx explained that she and her husband have been married for five years and do not yet have children—a topic that is deeply personal and sensitive. Instead of respecting her privacy, her mother-in-law exploited this vulnerability during a visit, turning her home into what felt like a 5-star hotel where the daughter-in-law was expected to play staff.
“My mother-in-law came to visit, and from the second she arrived, she acted like I was her maid,” she wrote. “She expected me to prepare every meal, clean up after her, and even do her laundry. I tried to stay civil, but it became increasingly difficult.”
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