When my mother-in-law, Jane, unexpectedly moved in, claiming her house was ruined by a flood, I assumed it was only temporary. But her strange behavior and Joe’s guilty looks suggested otherwise. I felt overwhelmed by the boxes and her constant presence filling our home with a floral scent. Our peaceful space suddenly didn’t feel like ours anymore.
Her “short-term” visit quickly became permanent. She unpacked, decorated the guest room
