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@jbblkh I really think that’s the best way. They obviously want to spoil the kids because they love them, and love you, and they want to do something PRACTICAL instead of overstepping and filling your house up with toys that will end up in the bin.

@jar1437 Can you reframe this, would that help a little? You didn’t call the cops on her in my eyes, you called emergency services FOR her because she was acting in a way that made you think she wasn’t doing very well. Keep circling back to how much you love her and how afraid you are for her.

@jbblkh Have you ever said “oh my goodness I just don’t want you to feel obligated, but I love that you love the kids” and see what they say? I feel like you don’t want them to feel taken advantage of and they want to show their love for the kids and there has to be a middle ground to make...

@leadbyexample12 I do this, whenever I’m away from my kids, even if I’m so burnt out I think I’m dying. My advice is to keep repeating they’re happy and safe to yourself, and then keep yourself busy doing super fun, hedonistic things. TREAT YOURSELF!