Dear Cali Chica:

If M is a loose cannon, psychotic, of what use is S’s warning to you? How can you prevent M from saying or doing anything at all?

M may be psychotic but S is a… well, a trouble maker. And she had no business (again) pronouncing the word whore in the same sentence as you. I remember she mentioned the word Respect to you back in London, being the eldest cousin- well, she showed you disrespect. And yes, your husband and maybe your MIL or FIL, should have confronted her. Because maybe S respects men (your husband) or elders (his parents)?

-Added: I understand your husband is exhausted, so maybe his parents should next confront this woman, S- but they let things go, you shared, not likely to be assertive…

anita