Dear MIMsters: How Do I Say ‘No’ To My Mum?

How do I say no to my mum?

I called my mom today and she told me she will be traveling and asked if my half brother and sister with her sister’s daughter to stay with me until she returns.

The problem is my half brother is a mini destroyer who has all manners of bad attitude. My husband doesn’t like him, nor does he like my mom. This is due to her attitude and she is domineering.

I am not close to her because she has never been there for me and my brother. In fact, she use to be wayward. She left my dad when he lost everything and also left me behind. I am here today because of my grandmother and my father. Now she wants to be in my life but my heart has never accepted her.

Anytime I tell my granny that she’s coming around, my granny she gets really angry, and anytime she’s around, hubby and I end up having issues.

Another problem is right now, I am jobless and hubby’s business is not doing well. Meanwhile, we planning to have our wedding. How do I tell her ‘NO’ knowing fully well of her complains. For one she complains that I told my husband to stop giving her things which is not true.

I don’t want her to ruin my relationship and then I don’t want to hurt her. My hubby is a strict person, so I just don’t want to have issues with any of them. The thing is 3 people extra is too much for me to feed for God knows how long. I need you advice on what to do.