Awkward Tuesday: Monster In Law
Summary
Brooke and Jeffrey help April, a new mom, politely decline her overbearing mother-in-law’s demand to move into her house post-birth. The hosts advise setting boundaries while offering future babysitting opportunities to soften the blow. During the live call, the mother-in-law reacts angrily, claiming ownership of the grandbaby and threatening to bypass April. The segment highlights the tension between well-meaning but intrusive family dynamics and a new parent’s need for privacy.
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Intro: Awkward Tuesday banter and listener comments on playback speed
Listener April calls in two days postpartum with a mother-in-law issue
April explains her overbearing mother-in-law wants them to move in
Brooke and Jeffrey advise April on how to politely decline the stay
April calls her mother-in-law Linda to set boundaries
Hosts intervene in the heated phone call with Linda
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