After talking with my parents and seeing the relentless calls from my in-laws, I was reminded just how unreasonable my sister-in-law and mother-in-law are—and how unreliable my husband is. None of them know where I am, and for the first time, I feel truly free from being forced to take care of their dog.
My parents are on my side, and just being at my childhood home makes me feel protected. Somehow, it gives me the strength to stand up for myself.