My mother in law is slowly driving me insane and I honestly do not know how much more I can take. I need real advice because I am at the point where I feel like I am going to explode. I am thirty three, married for two years, and we have two kids, including a newborn.

Life is already overwhelming and stressful enough. The last thing I need is someone hovering over every little thing I do, especially inside my own home.

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I know she means well. I truly do. She is from across the country and she has that personality where she believes her way is always the right way. She is the kind of person who inserts her opinion into every conversation, every decision, and every parenting moment.

I was raised in the South so I try to stay polite, keep the peace, and avoid making a scene. But the constant comments and the nonstop advice are wearing me down in ways I did not expect. I feel smothered and unheard.

The thing that sent me over the edge is what she just did with Thanksgiving. We have a newborn, we are exhausted, and we planned a small, quiet family holiday. Something simple and peaceful. Next thing I know, she is inviting her friends over to my house without asking me or my husband.

She is literally inviting strangers into our home during the holidays while we are trying to survive life with a baby. She even started ordering desserts and having them delivered here without saying a word. She just told us who would be showing up and acted like it was normal.

It feels incredibly disrespectful. It feels like she is taking over the holiday, taking over our space, and ignoring the fact that we might not want visitors who we barely know. I am friendly. I am welcoming. I try to be gracious. But this is my house. This is my family. This is supposed to be our Thanksgiving. And I feel like she completely steamrolled us.

I keep wondering if I am overreacting or if this anger is justified. Part of me feels ridiculous for being so upset, but another part of me is ready to lose it on her because I am exhausted and I am tired of being pushed around. I do not want chaos in my home during a time when we need calm. I just want boundaries that she refuses to respect.

I do not know if I should confront her, set firm limits, or just let it slide for the sake of peace. But I am honestly reaching my breaking point. I need someone to tell me if I am being dramatic or if this would frustrate anyone in my situation.

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