Dear Prudence,
Since my mother-in-law’s passing, my husband’s siblings and father have essentially all gone in their own directions. This has been quite difficult, as we have three young children. No one checks in on us to see how we are doing, including my father-in-law, who never asks to speak with or see his grandchildren. My FIL regularly sees his two other children and grandchildren, yet oftentimes if my husband calls or texts he rarely answers or responds. This has been hurtful and difficult for us and created some tension with extended family. I’m just looking for general guidance on how to navigate this. We don’t want to have a big confrontation or go no contact. When my MIL was alive, the circumstances were dramatically different.
—Blind Sided