Dad chooses extended family...

[Southie]

Re: Dad chooses extended family…

@browneyed

Also, I’ve know all these non islamic things for a while.

It never used to bother me. I’ve just have so much resentment over the years that it’s hard to put down into words.

I feel like no one comes for my ristha because of them.

But you are right. I need to be more nicer. I’m just afraid they’d expect me to babysit and I have to tolerate her saying stuff. I can’t talk about islamic or cultural things and I cannot be myself around them. It’s a hard situation as they are family. I wish it wasn’t like this.

I love the kids but I cannot talk about islam to them, take them to the mosque, take them Asian clothes shopping etc. The youngest one is talking about having boyfriends. I just don’t know how to be around them or what to say. Hence I can only show outwardly affection.

This part I can empathize with. Not that you need my certificate - but you are all right. Just continue to be nice to the kids.

And you are correct - you can’t get along with all relatives.

Good luck to you. Be well.