For the past 12 years, my husband has gone on a week-long island vacation every year—with just his family. He never once invited me or our kids. When I questioned it, he claimed his mom didn’t want any in-laws there and that he couldn’t manage the kids alone.
But this year, just a week before his trip, I’d had enough. I called my mother-in-law directly and asked, “Why don’t you let Tom take us with him? Don’t we count as family?” Her response shocked me: “What are you talking about, sweetheart?” she said. “My husband and sons—”Check the comments for the full story…