In-Laws Threaten CPS Over Dogs; Neighbor Wants to Use Vintage Bathtub for Therapy

Threat of CPS Over Dog Ownership

• 💡 OP's in-laws threatened to call Child Protective Services (CPS) due to the family having six dogs and fostering two others.
• ⚠️ The in-laws believed the number of dogs posed a risk to the baby, despite the OP's assurances of the dogs' good temperament, training, and the home's cleanliness.
• 💔 The OP feels heartbroken and betrayed by the in-laws' threat, especially since they admitted CPS likely wouldn't do anything but hoped the threat would force the OP to rehome dogs.
• 🚫 Following the in-laws' refusal to take responsibility and their pattern of gaslighting, OP and her spouse have decided to go no contact with them.

Neighbor's Unconventional Request

• 🛁 A neighbor, Dennis, requested to use OP's vintage bathtub for his hydrotherapy sessions, believing its pre-industrial nature was an "energy conduit."
• 🏠 OP refused, citing concerns about a stranger using her tub for ice baths and the potential for damage or misuse.
• 🗣️ Dennis and other neighbors have accused OP of being selfish, leading to neighborhood drama and pressure on OP to comply.
• 🧼 A passive-aggressive gift of soap was left for OP, further escalating the neighborhood tension.
• 🔒 The consensus from commenters is that OP is not the a-hole and should protect her privacy, with suggestions to document any further intrusions.

Relationship Dynamics and Boundaries

• ⚖️ The OP's in-laws' behavior stems from a pattern of trying to control their lives due to fundamental differences in lifestyle and values.
• 💬 The in-laws frequently engage in gaslighting, denying hurtful comments and blaming OP and her spouse for their reactions.
• ❤️ Despite the conflict, OP emphasizes the importance of unconditional family love and support, which she now receives more strongly from her spouse's extended family.
• 🏡 The OP notes that life has been calmer and happier since going no contact with the in-laws, who have not called CPS but continue to deny their actions.
• 🏡 The second story highlights the importance of personal boundaries, especially concerning one's home and private spaces, and the potential for community pressure to override individual rights.