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About to move in with my daughter & son-in-law

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Wilff · 31/03/2023 18:07

I'm 53yrs and not coped well after divorce,to the long drawn out final point of not being able to afford to find a place to live by myself.
My daughter & son-in-law are having to use thier spare room to let me stay for a couple of months meanwhile hopefully I can sort something out.

I'm really concerned about not getting under thier feet and them having to adapt thier usual routine because of me.
My son-in-law has an 8yr old daughter who stays with them alternate weeks at a time.
Plus my daughter is almost 12weeks with her first pregnancy.

I work part-time

It's Friday today
I move in this Sunday evening
My son helped me pack some belongings yesterday
I haven't done anything much today.
Feeling all sorts of emotions

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Timeforachangeisitnot · 03/04/2023 20:05

So sorry you are in this position. Your concern about your daughter and her family does you credit.
Can you sit down with her when you get settled and just have a frank conversation? Ask her how things work - little things like who has first ( or last) shower ? Where the pinch points are? How would she like you to help?
perhaps even set on a code word or phrase between you, where you know you need to back off / give them some space. Make light of it now, so you are not building up resentments later.
All the best OP.

Wilff · 03/04/2023 23:03

Dear Timeforachange
I am so glad to have read your wise words.
Sincerely grateful that you took the time to read and reply.
I can absolutely do this and will make it my priority .
Thankyou again

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