My mother is against my family

Dear Obaa Yaa,

I AM a 30-year-old lady, married to a very humble, God fearing and hardworking man.

During our dating days, my husband was in the good books of my mother. In fact, he was her ‘sweet heart’. They could sit down and chat for long hours.

He was always showering her with money, gifts and goodies.

However, my husband lost his job a few months after marriage and I am the one assisting our home financially.

My mother’s attitude has changed because my husband doesn’t shower her with gifts any longer.

I personally told her we were struggling financially and we needed her support as well.

She came for a visit last week and started complaining bitterly about how old I have become because I am in a bad marriage.

I quickly threw her bags out and told her not to come to my house again.

Did I do the right thing by sacking her?

Oye, Kwabenya.

Dear Oye,

YOUR case is very dicey and since your mother is in­volved, I want to be very careful with my choice of words.

I understand what you are going through at the moment but kindly control your emotions when you are angry.

Throwing her out of the house was a big no and I urge you to apologize to her.

You can report her to your father to speak to her.

Try as much as possible to support your home with the little you have until your husband bounces back.

Continue to pray for him and encourage him to continue to apply for jobs.

I strongly believe with God all things are possible.