Take your plate and go eat with the dogs.’ My stepdaughter’s words prompted me to call a number I had sworn never to dial again.

When my son announced he wanted to move in with his family, I welcomed them warmly, despite all the past disagreements.

I did everything to make sure my daughter-in-law didn’t feel uncomfortable. However, over time, her attitude toward me changed. She became increasingly rude, as if it were I who was living in their house. She constantly criticized what I did, often in my son’s absence.

One day, during a dinner I had carefully prepared, she abruptly declared: ‘You are no longer the mistress of this house.’ When I tried to reply, she added: ‘Take your plate and go eat with the dogs.’

I was deeply hurt by her words, but I knew I couldn’t remain passive. I then picked up my phone and called a person I had sworn never to contact again.

Before reading the rest of my story, I’d like to know what you think. How would you have reacted in my place?

The rest of my story is in the article in the first comment.

I didn’t think for long before picking up the phone and dialling my ex-husband’s number.

As soon as he answered, I explained the situation in detail.

It didn’t take him long to understand that this couldn’t continue.

As a lawyer, he knew I had to regain control.

‘You cannot accept this kind of behaviour, especially not in your own home.’

He insisted that the house was in my name, and that I had no obligation to endure such an attitude.

The next day, he came to my house.

He clearly told my son and my daughter-in-law that they had no right to stay there unless they respected the rules.

‘This house is in her name, and as long as you do not respect her rights, you must leave immediately.’

They had to find emergency accommodation.

As for me, I recovered my peace of mind thanks to the intervention of my ex-husband, who was able to defend my rights with all the necessary firmness