Re: Nonsupportive family member and how I stood up for myself - Sister

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If I were the one with the problem, it would have been resolved years ago.

Unfortunately, she's the one that dis-owned me. She had a child stillborn 13

years ago and I went to the funeral and was welcomed back to her house. Shortly

after that they moved to another state without telling me and we never heard

from her again. Thanks for all the suggestions though, maybe one day it will

work out.

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> , OMG... I was just thinking the same thing as Sue... I figured I'd

read the rest of the posts and think how to best handle the situation. My

sister and I have rarely seen eye to eye and will still verbally have

altercations... but we're sisters! Nothing can ever change the bond we have

and the past we've shared. My hubby always calls her a B-tch and I know its

true, but that doesn't change the fact that I have hope that she will some day

come around to the kind hearted side... I will always have her back, even if I

disagree with her... (and believe me I'm not the quiet type, so she know when I

disagree) but she also knows that I am a firm believer in family! I think

thats why I originally tried to hard with my mother in law... I wanted her to

be the greatest addition to my family... Oh well, we can't win them all!

> I'm sure things were said that caused poor relations between you and your

sister... I'm also sure that some will say you are only looking for support now

that you have issues as well... but really---You should care what everyone else

thinks... Perhaps your sister will open her arms crying asking you what took

you so long to come to your senses! Blood is thicker then water... and

forgiveness heals so many wounds that aren't even visible that's its just

amazing... If she chooses to stay hurt and not to forgive, then you at least

tried to use that olive branch and you can proceed with your life knowing that

you at least attempted to make amends.. I also live my life attempting to

avoid the " what if's " . I prefer knowing then just wondering...

> Best of Luck... No one can say eating humble pie is fun or tasty.. But it

just might lift a void in your life

> Bonnie

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