Hello, question asker. From your description, I can tell you're feeling dissatisfied, frustrated, confused, and even a bit angry.
If your husband gets into debt and your parents help pay it off, and after your husband's parents have a baby, they don't help with childcare and ask your parents to pay for a nanny.
You think your husband is great—good, responsible, and loving. It's his parents who don't know how to care for the kids.
This is why you're so unhappy with your in-laws. They can't help with the kids or take some of the pressure off you. Instead, they rely on their own parents.
At the same time, you're also pretty frustrated that as a mom, you can't guarantee your kid won't get hurt. Is that why you brought them into this world?
As a mother, I really understand how you feel right now. I hope your child is happy and content, but not being able to protect and support them can really make you feel guilty and frustrated.
You and your husband are the leaders of your household.
As adults, you and your husband have created your own little family unit.
So, you and your husband should work together to support and maintain this small family, and you should take on the responsibilities and obligations of this family yourself. You are the masters of this family.
You're not still living with your folks and asking them to take responsibility for your family.
You and your husband are both adults, and you have the right to live your own lives. Your parents are not obliged to continue paying for your living expenses.
If you can't be grateful, then try to be more independent and stop worrying your parents.
Maybe you and your husband should talk about how to live a good life on your own.
All decisions are yours to make, not anyone else's.
As for having a child, you feel it was because of your in-laws that you became pregnant and gave birth to a child without knowing what was going on.
You're the master of your own life. The choice to have a child, and when, is yours and yours alone. It's not because your parents are pushing you to have a child.
Your parents' arranged marriage has made it difficult for you to establish your own identity.
It seems like your parents are always getting involved in your relationship with your husband.
Maybe this is why you're so unhappy.
Your parents' decision-making has held you back from reaching your full potential and has prevented you from seizing many opportunities to become the person you truly are.
You don't get the chance to be yourself or live your own life. Your parents control and dominate your life.
↗️ Avoidance won't solve the problem.
You're feeling depressed because you've been played by a scumbag before, so you're afraid your daughter will encounter a bad guy too.
You feel like the world is unfair to women and you want a son, but you just had a daughter. You're not sure how to handle it.
It's not realistic to expect to meet only good people in this world, and there's no such thing as absolute fairness. This applies to both boys and girls.
Instead of worrying about an unchangeable reality, it's better to think about how to become a more mature and wiser mother.
This way, we can better guide our daughter, teach her how to protect herself, and make her braver, smarter, and more confident. What do you think?
It would be a good idea to talk to your husband about some of the issues you're having so that your in-laws can gradually step back from your lives. That way, you'll be able to live your own lives.
You need to live for yourself and fight for yourself sometimes. Why not give it a try?
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It sounds like you're carrying a heavy load of responsibilities and emotions. It's important to communicate openly with your husband about the financial strain and how his family's behavior is affecting you. Maybe together you can find a way to address these issues with his parents and come up with a plan that eases the burden on both families.
Your feelings are valid, and it's okay to be frustrated. However, it might help to focus on the positives in your life, such as your loving husband and beautiful daughter. Sometimes shifting perspective can offer some comfort. Have you considered seeking support from friends or a community group who could provide advice or just a listening ear?
I understand your concerns for your daughter's future. Perhaps this is an opportunity to teach her strength and resilience from an early age. You can empower her by showing her how to navigate the world and deal with unfairness. Your own experiences can be valuable lessons for her.
It's clear you have a lot on your plate right now. Have you thought about discussing your situation with a counselor or therapist? They can provide professional guidance and coping strategies that may help you process your feelings and make decisions about your family's future.
You mentioned that your husband has promised not to borrow money for stock market speculation again. This shows he's willing to change. Maybe you can work together on creating a budget and setting financial goals. With time and effort, you two can improve your financial situation and reduce stress.