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OP never responded to any of our answers, not even with a "Thanks, I need to think about what you took your precious time to write."
Time to move on, people.
"Eh your making a wild assumption there lava. What likely happened is she didn’t want to hear a plethora of people telling her to divorce her husband. People here are so damn quick to throw out nuclear solutions. So much that is said here is easier said than done. I don’t think the OP came here looking to be told to get a divorce."
Thank you for sharing a very rational and realistic possibility. Some of the posts seem to ignite so much emotion and posters respond with their own very personal advice as opposed to rationalizing what the poster's situation really is. Emotion escalates and logic wanes.
I do that too; I'm not immune to that tendency, but Worried's observation are a good wake-up call. This post and the many responses reminded me of exactly what Worried wrote.
The OP was frustrated, wanted suggestions, analysis, and support. It takes more time to read, analyze and respond in a way that's helpful. Getting a divorce isn't like going out shopping, but that suggestion was so prevalent I just stopped reading the responses, especially the "shoot from the hip" responses from what seem to be the drive-by posters.
And I'm guessing the OP did as well. And I doubt if she'll be back. Was she helped by posting here? We'll never know.
as far as the OP, she needs to have strong communication with her husband and maybe even bring in uninvolved 3rd parties like a hospital social worker, to help her through to him that this is a bad bad idea and it’s NOT worth divorcing over.
If this is the only option he has, he is in for a RUDE awakening. Not only will he lose his family and business partner, but he will have to take care of her himself. If BIL care is indicative of hubby's care, poor MIL (and FIL if he also needs help!) She will NOT get the care she needs.
Perhaps you could suggest HE care for his mom for ONE DAY or perhaps a week (could you take a mini-vaca with the kids, go visit your own family?) Once he gets a good taste, he might then realize this isn't doable. He also needs some education about dementia. As it progresses, and it WILL, does he want his house damaged by pee and poo from his mother? Any other damage she might inflict, because you can't possibly watch her 24 hours/day? There are times you need to tend to other things, use the bathroom, etc and like with a toddler, it can take seconds for a disaster to happen!
Caring for someone with dementia (and any other issues that make it more difficult!) isn't easy, and is nearly impossible to manage for someone who is working, caring for 4 children (regardless of age, unless emancipated) and a house. Hubby needs a head slap along with information about dementia and what it takes to care for someone with this.
To go more deeply into this concerning moms and sons as well as daughters and dads read, Silently Seduced: When Parents Make Their Children Partners-Understanding Covert (emotional) Incest.
Many marriages are destroyed of a parent making a child their emotional partner.
divorce and get Child Support for the kids. It seems like you take care of the
kids and their needs. Find a caregiver to take care of her daily or put her in
a care facility /self living. You marriage and the vows, does not include your
mother. Stand your ground. Help him find somewhere for her to live. Get some
assistance from the programs offered for seniors who are sick with dementia.
Caregiving is a full time job. You have a full time job with your 4 kids. Someone
will go lacking and that appears to be you if you don't make the right decision.
If you didn't have the kids, then I would say, keep her. You can't do both. Too great of a responsibility. Men are selfish. They have no clue of all the things we
do just to maintain our own household with kids. You will have 5 kids and a lot
more responsibility with just his mom.
Even mother Teresa had an army of nuns to help her. And your supposed to work 24/7 7 days a week. You cant. Good luck.
As far as his mother goes, she is not your responsibility. Your father in law needs to step up to the plate because his wife is sick and acting out of character. Her two sons and her husband need to band together, have her evaluated by a doctor and help her or place her if that is what's needed.
I think you have some issues to deal with, but your mother in law isn't one of them.
He will have to pay for his new house/apartment, her recovery, divorce proceedings, as well as child support and alimony. Let him. I dont think he will.
She will also need too much help after a stroke that 1 person cant possibly take care of. Do you have a Hoyer lift that can fit in your home? A spare bedroom or living room that is now housing her in a hospital bed with commode.
I think if you call the hospital and ask to speak with the social worker she/he will tell you what the outcome will be. Some people can recover from a stroke but it's a long uphill battle with a lot of OT/PT and speech therapy usually. I think they would say she is going to a rehab first. Then see what she is able to get back. So you have might a few months or weeks at the rehab. Depends on how bad her stroke and dementia are. You can get an accounting of this.
That is too much one one person with children and no help from her son. I dont think it will come to that. I think he is trying to scare you. I also think hes trying to scare you into doing what he wants. It's the easiest route. Dont let him bully you and the kids. He doesnt get to make that decision on your time. You do.