One quiet afternoon, my mother-in-law came over to spend time with her grandchild. Everything seemed normal—she offered to watch the baby while I took a quick break, and I gratefully agreed.
But when I returned, I was stunned: she was trying to breastfeed my baby. I froze, overwhelmed with shock, confusion, and anger. I never imagined I’d need to set such a boundary—especially with her.
I immediately stepped in and told her this wasn’t okay. She didn’t ask, and it crossed a serious line. Since then, the incident has sparked difficult but necessary conversations about respect, consent, and boundaries within our family.
It was a disturbing moment, but it reminded me how important it is to clearly define what’s acceptable—even with those we trust most.
