I need help to understand what I am doing wrong with my in-laws.
I got married two years ago; currently it’s just me and my husband, we don’t have children.
About 6 months ago, at a family event, my husband’s older cousin got extremely drunk and touched me inappropriately. All of the family members were present; nobody found it weird or disgusting.
I was too shocked to say anything that day.
The next day, I confronted my husband. I told him he’d failed to protect me. All of this happened very much in front of him.
I talked to my parents and with his. I told them I am not comfortable being a part of this family.
My in-laws calmed me down by ‘talking’ with this guy.
He called my husband apologising; and my husband forgave him after ONE SINGLE PHONE CALL.
I, on the other hand, still have terrible nightmares from that day. I cannot forgive or forget.
My mother in-law recently very lovingly wished this predator on his birthday with a long, kind and loving WhatsApp message.
My sister-in-law, who had claimed to be on my side, wished him in the same manner.
I cannot seem to get this out of my system. I don’t know what to do. I feel like I am being villainised in the most cruel way possible. I come from an educated family.
Please, tell me I am not crazy for being angry at everyone. Please help me and guide me about what can I do next.