Basically my OH was made redundant and has had to switch to a job which is considerably less money. I am on maternity leave (which I am having to cut short). We are struggling at the moment, we’ve burnt through our savings paying for rent, bills etc and can’t afford to pay our car insurance payment this month. I need this to drive our ds to school as it’s over an hours walk away - which I’d happily do but I have to take our other 2 dcs with me. OH works 5 days a week and starts at 7:30.
Long story short MIL has been bragging for the past few months about inheritance she’s due which is a lot of money - think well over £200,000. We’ve never asked for money before but my OH has often paid bill’s for her in the past, gave her money for holidays etc. Well OH Recently asked her if we could borrow some money until I am back at work (around 3 months time) to pay for car insurance etc. Well she’s point blank said no - she hasn’t got the money through etc (but OH brother who lives with her suggests otherwise, she’s also had her whole house kitted out and was up bragging a couple of months ago about her very expensive jewellery) . Well OH feels completely embarrassed and is generally getting quite depressed. We would never ask for money other than to borrow for a couple of months to help us get back on our feet.