My mother has been verbally abusive to my husband almost his entire life. He accidentally pocket called me during one of her explosions where she cursed, belittled, screamed and insulted him. My 4 yr old step daughter was present for that attack. About a month later, my MIL had another öutburst towards her mother in law. This time in front of me and my step daughter.

My husband was so embarrassed and decided to distance himself from his mother. He explained to her- if she cannot control herself- language and temper, we will not have a relationship.

My MIL sent me an email threatening legal action to which we ignored.

So she has gone to my husbands ex. She threatened her with legal action and she gave in. My MIL has been divulging personal details of our lives and using the ex to see her grand daughter. She has even lied to the ex saying the reason we are not speaking is because I have been having outbursts. Which is completely untrue.

I would love to ignore my MIL but she is causing problems for our relationship with my stepdaughters mother.

I feel the need to protect my husband, but how, from his own mother?

Please help!