Healing the Father-Daughter Wound: Navigating a Close Relationship with Father-in-Law

Los Angeles, California – A woman seeks advice on how to navigate a complicated relationship with her father and father-in-law. In a letter to advice columnist Carolyn Hax, she explains that she grew up in a dysfunctional and abusive environment, primarily under the care of her maternal grandmother. Despite her difficult childhood, she emphasizes that her father always tried his best to support her. Recently, the woman received a promotion at work and expressed gratitude towards her father-in-law for his guidance. However, her father reacted with jealousy, insinuating that she wished her father-in-law was her … Read more