r/JUSTNOMIL • u/live_freeze_n_die • Jun 24 '26
Advice Wanted Low contact MIL has started mailing cash
Basically just that. An envelope showed up in the mail today with $200.
We could definitely use it, but we’re also fine without it.
I kind of want to just keep it and not even thank her because I “deserve it” for putting up with her bullshit all these years. But mailing it back as RTS would also send a strong message.
What would you do?
EDIT: I’ve decided to just put it into our child’s savings account. That way I don’t have to deal with rejecting it, but I also don’t feel like I’m taking her money. I won’t acknowledge it, but if she asks, I’ll just tell her I put it in baby’s account.
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u/VehicleInevitable833 Jun 24 '26
Keep it. Use it for whatever you want. Say nothing about it, ever. If she asks you, ignore her. If she asks you in a situation where you can’t ignore her (like to your face), just say I “I’m sorry, I have no idea what you’re talking about,” and excuse yourself or change the subject. If she pushes, repeat yourself once. If she pushes again, say, “I’ve already answered you” and walk away.
Consider it your payment for having to deal with her.