You went there, you stupid bitch.
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Last night was our last family dinner where we could all be together. My mom and dying father, my brother and his family, me and mine. My brother and sister-in-law have said some nasty things to my son in the past. Comments about him not living up to their ideas of his potential. He made himself scarce, feeding his feelings of insecurity with drugs. He didn't visit my parents, knowing they would try to get him together with his aunt and uncle. But he got his shit together, went through rehab and back on the right track. He hasn't seen my brother's family in 4 years and they knew what he had gone through. Last night, there he was, my big, handsome, strong wonderful son... the one I knew was always there. He was charming and engaging. It was like none of the bad stuff had ever happened. On his way out the door, my SIL says to him, "Hopefully it won't take a tragedy to get you out here again". by marymc in Six-Word Memoirs on Nov 12, 2012 | 
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oopsalittle says,
Perfect memoir - she's evilNumbrOneAunt says,
well, I'm glad that at least she held off until the end of the evening. In a way, you have to feel a little sorry for someone who's that much of a jerk. she could so easily have said something gracious like, "it was so nice to see you and i hope we'll see you again soon." again, so glad your son provided such strong support for you, mary.notjustagirlintheworld says,
Apparently his success was just too much for her to bare. Helpful to remember that almost no one really says anything that isn't really about them, especially if it's cruel. You got the prize. She is the boobie.Dean6805 says,
Sounds like she needs to have a muzzle on during family gatherings.accidentaltourist says,
I have long wondered how people become so heartless. I'm sorry your visit was spoiled...I hope you, and he, can brush it off and chalk it up to just plain stupidity.JAD says,
Some people never change and really nothing you can do about it. You console your son and move forward. Besides because of the things she's said in the past he probably expected her to say something inappropiate. It will work out Mary, he's got you.DynamicDbytheC says,
Notjustagirl created a perfect six. Got the prize, she's the boobie. SIL, it is all about her isn't it. And let the holidays begin with guilt trips and passive aggressive relatives. Maybe there is a lesson in all of this for your son's recovery. Dealing with the unreal "real" world.canadafreeze says,
Some people can't handle happiness in others - sounds like she's one of those. I love your description of your son. Perfect, mother-speak:-)jl333 says,
Is she really that fricken clueless? What a boobie. (I'm stealing that phrase from notjustagirlintheworld)