Women's issues: mothers-in-law

Relations between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law can be complicated.

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By: Caroline Paré Follow

Family relationships can both be a source of comfort, but also a source of tension.

As such, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law can be complicated.

Authority figure, the mother-in-law can be impressive and leave little room for her daughter-in-law.

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We talk about it with the Priorité Santé auditors and

  • Mamadou Mbojdi,

    psychologist, psychotherapist in Dakar, Senegal

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    Charlie Dupiot

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