Oh Dee…ugh; families….we just can’t choose them. What a wonderful wife you are to Larry. And I know how that must hurt to see the man you love treated like that. In a twisted way I see a similarity to how my mother is treated from my Hubby. The difference is, I have a right to say my mind and put my foot down. If you get angry, they will probably say you should mind your own business, and the whole thing could escalate.
I think Lola’s suggestion is an excellent one. And also what Chatty said, about just not being there for Christmas…and not letting them know, is like slipping the rug from under them. Maybe that’s all they need.
You know what might really get their goat is if you have friends who just love Larry and praise him to no end; and that in front of his adult kids at some BBQ.