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EPISODE · Sep 26, 2025 · 23 MIN

When the In-Laws Feel Like Outlaws: Who Did You Say Vows To?

from The School of Hard Knocks · host Darcie Burtch

In this episode, I open up about one of the hardest dynamics I’ve faced in my marriage—navigating in-laws who never really wanted me around. For over a decade, I felt like the outsider, the black sheep, the one they couldn’t accept no matter how much love I poured into my marriage.I share the raw truth of what it’s like to be treated poorly by your spouse’s family, the awkward holidays, the painful comments, and the unspoken weight it can put on your heart. But I also share the lesson I held onto through it all: I didn’t marry his family. I married him.If you’ve ever felt like the in-laws are actually outlaws, I hope this episode reminds you that your vows belong to the person you chose—and sometimes peace means creating your own path, even when family doesn’t approve.You can reach me at [email protected]

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