Help! My Ex and My Mom Are Teaming Up Against Me

Hey everyone,

I really need some advice and support right now. I’m in a tough spot and could use some outside perspectives. So, here’s the deal: my ex-husband, Vincent, and my mom, Eliana, seem to be teaming up against me when it comes to our daughter, Anna. It’s driving me crazy and I don’t know what to do.

A bit of background: Vincent and I split up about a year ago. It wasn’t the smoothest breakup, but we managed to keep things civil for Anna’s sake. However, lately, my mom has been saying things like, “Nie radzisz sobie z Anią, oddaj ją byłemu mężowi!” (For those who don’t speak Polish, it means “You can’t handle Anna, give her to your ex-husband!”). It’s like she’s constantly undermining my ability to parent.

Vincent isn’t helping either. He’s been talking to my mom behind my back, and they seem to be in cahoots about how I’m not doing a good job with Anna. It’s so frustrating because I feel like I’m being ganged up on by the two people who should be supporting me the most.

I love Anna more than anything and I’m doing my best to be a good mom. But this constant criticism is wearing me down. I don’t want to give in to their pressure, but I also don’t want Anna to be caught in the middle of all this drama.

Has anyone else been in a similar situation? How did you handle it? Any tips on how to deal with a meddling mom and an ex who seems to be plotting against you? I could really use some advice on how to navigate this mess without losing my sanity.

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!