Hello UnhappyCalgary: I can't offer anything in particular with regard to your situation. But I noticed this is your first post here on PC. So... welcome to Psych Central.  The Relationships & Communication forum, here on PC, may also be of interest to you. Here's a link:
https://psychcentralforums.com/relat...communication/
And then here are links to 3 articles, from Psych Central's archives, that may be of interest:
How to Deal with Difficult Family Members
Dealing with Difficult Family Members: Don't Justify, Argue, Defend, or Explain | Happily Imperfect
How to Survive in an Unhappy Marriage and Thrive
I hope you find PC to be of benefit. 
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