Dear Krish:

“there is history of domestic violence in their family. There is no respect, compassion, empathy, understanding and consideration of one’s feelings in their marriage and that is the example they set for their son… my in-laws (my ex’s mother and father) said that he is not at fault, and his uncle and aunt (my mothers in-law’s sister ) said that my ex is at fault“- I understand the difference. I don’t know more details (such as did his aunt & uncle offer you any practical help following saying the words that your ex was at fault), but it is your right (one you don’t have to go to court for) to have no contact with all of them.

“I have blocked them altogether and don’t want to entertain them anymore in my life. Please keep me in your prayers“- may your ex and his family learn respect and compassion for each other and for other people. May they respect your understandable choice to have no contact with any and all of them. May you heal from the trauma of domestic violence and abuse, and spread your compassion, empathy and understanding to all with whom you choose to have contact.

anita