Introduction: I am writing this book with the understanding of a daughter-in-law and the heart of a mother-in-law. Its intention is not to point out faults or pity but to establish new eyes for future relationships. It's to encourage you to take the time and sit with each other early on to create your own opinion of who this woman who fell in love with your son and who the woman is that raised your future husband.
Chapter 12: Different Paths
I don't know what kind of heart each mother-in-law or daughter-in-law has, yet I do know there's no way of understanding each other without investing a little time in one another.
Not every daughter-in-law was raised the same. Some may have had challenges or hidden hurts. Some may be healthy and happy. Some may have had a loving mother. Some may not have had a mother in their lives at all.
Not every mother-in-law was raised the same. Some may feel entitled. Some may have led a great life raising their families while some may be tired, weary, or lonely.
At the back of the book, I Called Her Nan has questions to help the conversation get started in understanding and getting to know this other woman. Daughters-in-law, as you read you'll naturally come up with your own questions to ask his mom. Mothers-in-law, you'll start wondering about this young lady and how she captured your son's heart.
By intentionally planning a time to sit down together you'll be able to chat about these things in a comfortable setting. Instead of assuming. I'm certain you'll laugh a little as you learn about each other. Who knows, you may even have a few things in common besides...the boy.
By reading or listening to, I Called Her Nan together, you already created something in common, something you can share. The desire to see the daughter-in-law and mother-in-law relationship a little differently. More importantly, to possibly find ways to make your own relationship unique and special in your own way.
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Epilogue: You are the writer of your own story. Make it worth sharing!
~Cathy
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