We've recently gone no contact with MIL, approx 4 weeks ago. This has been a long time coming for many, many, many reasons. I won't go into all the details as it is far too long but the main reason is emotional abuse, mostly directed at DH.
My ask for advice is related to other family members. DH'S side of the family is small and it's really only his sibling and partner we need to consider. They know what we've done and why and they know that it means we won't see them at any sort of gathering if MIL is there.
They initially asked if we wanted to get things sorted out with their involvement, we said no, they've said no more on the topic. We know that MIL has asked them once how we are and they just said that we are fine, but at this point MIL didn't know we had blocked her and we don't know if she knows yet because we haven't asked them.
Just after advice from others who have been through something similar. We just want to get on with our lives but inevitably it does affect other people because they have to consider our situation when making plans etc... They've been supportive when there's been issues in the past and on this occasion but it's still a tricky dynamic to navigate.