Losing my mother in law to be

Yesterday we lost my MIL to be after a very short illness. We knew she wouldn't survive long after her diagnosis but we thought she would be able to come home. She is my fiancees mum so not my official MIL but I referred to her as that and she referred to me as her daughter in law. She knew I loved her and she loved me. 
 

I sat with her in the hospital the night she passed, holding her hand, which was so peaceful and calming and I think she knew I was there (her children weren't there). Unfortunately some of her children and their partners really haven't accepted me into their family (nobody knows why) and hated the fact I was there. When they arrived I was told to get out of the way (which I was happy to do) but the comment hurt and made me feel completely useless. I feel like I shouldn't be sad as she wasn't my mum but honestly I'm gutted. She won't get to be at our wedding, I won't get to sit with her and chat about everything, she won't get to hold our babies.

I'm doing my best to help my fiancée and FIL. 

Has anyone had any experience of this situation? I feel like I can't grieve and that I shouldn't be around, although fiancée and FIL say I should. I'm worried about being upset, as I don't want to make other people upset. I don't want to make things worse with the family, although I do know I haven't actually done anything wrong. I guess I'm just not sure what to do in this situation. 

  • Good Morning Elisa

    It is not that I have experience of your situation but I could not pass this by without a few words

    What a wonderful, close relationship you had with your MIL!  I feel sad for the two of you that you did not get to travel further down life's road together x

    It is not everyone who can sit with the dying.and I feel sure her passing would have been more peaceful because she had a loved one with her.  You should feel content that in terms of her death you gave her the best gift - you gave her your time and your love.

    Please try not to change yourself for this family.  You sound lovely just the way you are x Already your focus is on supporting your fiance and your FIL.  That"s great, but clearly you are grieving the loss of someone who was to play an important role.in your life  So I would not focus too much on how this lady"s children are acting - that is on their own conscience. Continue to foster the relationship you have with your fiance's dad and always act out of love and consideration if you can.  If you feel the need to chat more about it please feel free to message me xx