It was a quiet afternoon, and my mother-in-law stopped by to spend time with her grandchild. She offered to watch the baby while I took a quick break. I trusted her completely—until I walked back into the room.
There she was, trying to breastfeed my baby.
I froze. My heart pounded with shock and confusion. I never imagined I’d have to tell anyone—let alone my MIL—that this wasn’t okay. I quickly stepped in, trying to stay calm while making it clear that this crossed a major line.
Since then, we’ve had many tough conversations about boundaries, respect, and parenting roles. The shock has faded, but the lesson remains: never assume your expectations are obvious, even with family.
