How would you politely tell your ex’s parents to stop sending you and your kids gifts?

They’ve been a huge part in our lives for 6 years. I love them as much as my own parents. But my ex has moved on and has hurt me so deeply. I’m struggling to cope with it all. But they live 5 hours away so i’ll probably never see them again. They sent us birthday gifts and each one hurt, reminding me of what I’d lost. I don’t want them sending Christmas gifts. But I can’t find the words to say goodbye either. I feel like I should explain as I know my ex won’t have said anything. They still don’t know why he got divorced.

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SW-User

Are they his children?

Bleed · 41-45, F

No. We both had kids from our previous relationships. We lived together for 5 years. His parents treated us like family.

SW-User

@Bleed I think it's slightly better if they're not genetically his, however from what you've said lovely that they love them so much.
I would just be honest and say, sorry but this is just too painful.