Does My MIL Even See Me? Blended Family Blues in Dallas! 😩

Every time my mother-in-law visits our home in Dallas, I feel invisible. After 15 years with my husband and raising our blended family of seven, you'd think I'd be more than just a shadow in my own house. But she barely speaks to me unless she needs something, and honestly, it hurts more than I let on. What really breaks my heart is how my kids are treated. My autistic son barely knows his grandma, and my daughter keeps asking why Nana ignores her. Meanwhile, my MIL dotes on her daughter's kids, making the favoritism impossible to ignore. When I tried to support my stepdaughter through a tough time, I somehow became the bad guy—accused of meddling and told to back off. Some days, I wonder if I should just stop trying. Has anyone else felt like a stranger in their own family? How do you cope with being pushed aside? I’d love to hear your stories and advice. 💬 #FamilyDrama #MotherInLawIssues #BlendedFamily #FamilyRelationships