Hey Everyone:

First of all, I want everyone to know just how appreciated all of the wonderful support and comments to date have been. It's so nice knowing that there are people out there that care and that will try to help if they can! Now I'm going to get a little more serious if you don't mind.

My mother-in-law has neglected and mistreated my daughter on several different occassions since my daughter was a year old (3 years now). After each incident we (My husband and I) distance ourselves from her for quite some time thus allowing ourselves the opportunity to cool down and we choose not to place our daughter in her care again until we feel she is ready to be given another chance to handle things in the manner that they should be handled. Well, what I am wondering is when is enough enough? I hate having to worry that if I leave my daughter in her care chances are good that she may not receive the care that she deserves. My next question is, should we confront her with our concerns/disgust advising her that we feel she cannot be trusted with our daughter and therefore our daughter will not be allowed to spend the night etc. or do we just bite our lip and refuse alone time? Please take a minute and let me know what you think. Your opinions mean so much to me!

Take Care!
Gina