I think she has had a difficult relationship with her. The MIL is a difficult person. Very combative, very negative. From what I gather MIL does not have warm relationships with other members of her family.
I have this problem - with my mother. Difficult, difficult, difficult. Your friend’s MIL blew it with her kids and is now moving on to a new kid. She probably is worried about getting old and being alone. I wish women would realize earlier in their lives that constantly fighting with children leads to this situation. I wish I could help your friend. All I can say is that they need to set boundaries. And get Visiting Angels or some other group to tend her needs.
I have this problem - with my mother. Difficult, difficult, difficult. Your friend’s MIL blew it with her kids and is now moving on to a new kid. She probably is worried about getting old and being alone. I wish women would realize earlier in their lives that constantly fighting with children leads to this situation. I wish I could help your friend. All I can say is that they need to set boundaries. And get Visiting Angels or some other group to tend her needs.