Hello there. A little bit of history; i have 7 kids, 3 who live 3hrs away with one set of grandparents, and 4 who live here but with another set of gparents, as i have a lot of healing to do before i take my kids back. Today my oldest 3 will be coming and it'll only be the 2nd time in almost 5 months that i've seen them. As well, all 7 of my kids will be there, along with my mil who is very unpredictable, passive-aggressive, and likes to give backhanded insults.. we have a very strained relationship. One of my diagnoses is severe anxiety disorder (generalized and social anxiety). The party is going to be with all of HIS family (my ex/father of kids).

I am worried about; 1) if all 7 will be overwhelming for me to deal with, as it;s something i'm not really used to and stimulating environments really peak my anxiety; 2) being around mil, particularly because we have court over the kids this week and talk of this is likely to come up.. and just the situation in general.

What i need is HELP! on how to get through with minimal panic. (or overwhelment). Coping techniques? Words of wisdom? Support?

Thanks!