I am married and have a daughter. I am currently suffering from postpartum depression. My husband provided no support regarding my condition, which is why I moved to my parents' house for a while. My husband is facing severe financial difficulties and involves his parents in every single one of his problems. He is failing to fulfill his responsibilities.
When my daughter became very ill, he provided neither financial nor emotional support. When he finally came to check on her, my brother spoke to him in a harsh tone, which made the situation worse. Now, he has returned and brought his parents along with him again. What should I do now?
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You are suffering from postpartum depression because your husband was unable to care for you; he has financial issues and involves his parents in these matters. Consequently, you moved to your parents' house. When your daughter became very ill and your brother spoke harshly to your husband, the situation worsened. Now, your husband has returned with his parents.
My advice to you is this: go back to your home. By staying away, you have been deprived of the support you were hoping to get from him, and neither you nor your daughter received even the little attention he might have otherwise given. It is a reality that men take time to understand family responsibilities. While a woman often accepts her new role the moment she leaves her home (after marriage), men can take six to seven years to fully mature into theirs. As responsibilities increase, they eventually learn to manage them.
I feel that your issue is not insurmountable, so please do not complicate the matter further. Go home and take control of the situation with wisdom. Distance yourself from the constant involvement of parents and instead use emotional intelligence to place responsibility directly on your husband. If you shy away from holding him accountable or act only as a victim, it will damage you and everyone involved will suffer the consequences.
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