For several decades, the proportion of blended families has continued to grow in France. Thus, according to a study published by INSEE in 2021, they represent 9% of French families. However, forming a united blended family is not the easiest, especially when there are many children. How should the father-in-law or mother-in-law behave? How to find your place?
“One of the most challenging and rewarding roles”
On Instagram, a mother seems to have found hers. In a video, she revealed several moments shared with her daughter-in-law, which she comments on each time with tremendous empathy, never forgetting to have a word for the genetic mother. Example: in a first image, we see his daughter-in-law losing her first tooth. Ciayra – the first name of the mother-in-law – immortalizes the moment in a photo then explains that she sent it to the mother. The following image shows the little girl at the water park with the caption: “I have a lot of fun at the water park, but I miss my mother”. The mother-in-law responds: “I know it is, I understand.” accompanied by a heart. Another tender moment: the little girl plays mini-golf but “he still misses his mother” writes the mother-in-law, who responds: “It’s because you love him.” »
In the caption, she reveals her feelings by writing: “One of the most challenging and rewarding roles. This girl taught me strength and courage, I can’t imagine growing up with an absent mother.but seeing her grow and thrive in the midst of it all blows my mind. »
“You are handling this situation with so much love and care”
Since its release, the video has attracted the attention of many parents who have congratulated the mother-in-law for his empathy and kindness. A user wrote: “You are not a mother-in-law, but a mother” thus assures an Internet user. “You are the kind of woman essential in children’s lives”adds another. “As an involved mother, whose daughter has a mother-in-law like you, I congratulate you. You are handling this situation with so much love and care. You are a blessing in his lifejust as she is a blessing in yours” concludes a last one.
