Gretchen, a first-time mother, is struggling with the pressures of new motherhood. In her letter, she explains how she asked for privacy, telling her mother-in-law she wasn’t ready for visitors after giving birth.
However, her husband invited his entire family over without consulting her, leaving her feeling overwhelmed and stressed. When she confronted him, he downplayed the situation, but she felt her mother-in-law was enjoying the tension. After storming out, Gretchen wonders if she overreacted.
