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DCKit

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48. Seriously, would it really kill you to no longer take her calls?

Tue Jun 5, 2012, 12:42 PM

Jun 2012

I've got three sisters in various stages of mental disruption, and I've finally convinced them to not call, email or write anymore about anything not relating to our Mom's estate.

While your sister, like each of mine, has a particular mental state, the one thing they all have in common is that they're shit-stirrers. Look at her from that POV, and you'll free yourself from the emotional attachment. Yeah, she's your sister, but if you can't distance yourself from people who need to do harm to others to feel better about themselves, you're going to go down with her.

Misery may love company, but they're going to have to look beyond me for their next victim.

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my teaparty sister threatened me last week [View all] magical thyme Jun 2012 OP

These people are nuts maryellen99 Jun 2012 #1

Why in God's name Jackpine Radical Jun 2012 #2

Many people endure much for family... JHB Jun 2012 #11

I always claim I am very busy to relatives I want to avoid and will call back lunasun Jun 2012 #35

Can you just hang up the phone? drm604 Jun 2012 #3

Personally, I don't favor bogus excuses. Jackpine Radical Jun 2012 #24

+1 obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #29

Two hours? TheCowsCameHome Jun 2012 #4

I have a brother like this Harry Monroe Jun 2012 #5

This is why I believe in the right to keep and bear arms. Zalatix Jun 2012 #6

Amen leftynyc Jun 2012 #14

Why do you put yourself through this? hobbit709 Jun 2012 #7

We all have members of the family that are like this liberal N proud Jun 2012 #8

I am so sorry for the loss of your SO and hope that avebury Jun 2012 #9

Sorry to say, your sister has joined a cult JHB Jun 2012 #10

why did I let her rant? magical thyme Jun 2012 #12

I am very sorry for your losses, Ilsa Jun 2012 #15

I think they're right about the food & water. Jackpine Radical Jun 2012 #26

that's exactly what I was going to reply magical thyme Jun 2012 #39

One reason to have some extra food, etc. is the rising prices. Did Maine get the idea of state jwirr Jun 2012 #49

I don't know magical thyme Jun 2012 #50

I envy you - as far as I know all of the move toward localization here in MN is an individual effort jwirr Jun 2012 #51

Exactly, MT BanzaiBonnie Jun 2012 #16

back at ya magical thyme Jun 2012 #18

Don't feel defensive because some DUers don't understand abuse lunatica Jun 2012 #17

I'm not so sure this was about the Tea party, seems more like a relationship dynamic KurtNYC Jun 2012 #37

wow. good speculation and right on all points, but one... magical thyme Jun 2012 #40

"Abusers stun you and shock you into paralysis with their first blows, and then just keep hitting." We Want Peace Jun 2012 #55

First of all I am sorry for your loss a year ago-my mom had a cousin who died from that as well. lookingfortruth Jun 2012 #13

Looking for clues to the impending actions of the republican party in your sister's ranting ... surrealAmerican Jun 2012 #19

Whenever I get a call like that I start yawning very loudly into the phone NNN0LHI Jun 2012 #20

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your SO catbyte Jun 2012 #21

Tea Party = cowards get the red out Jun 2012 #22

Sorry that happened to you. Yes, abusers can blindside you. raccoon Jun 2012 #23

I can't add anything more warrior1 Jun 2012 #25

Good read! thanks lunasun Jun 2012 #38

You need to cut toxic people from your life obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #27

Completely agree. n/t FSogol Jun 2012 #53

If this were my sister I'd hang up and ignore her, forever. JNelson6563 Jun 2012 #28

Exchange email addresses. lumberjack_jeff Jun 2012 #30

Here's something you need to watch (and maybe get her to watch) SoCalDem Jun 2012 #31

Well.. ananda Jun 2012 #32

You meant your teabagger sister, that's the first fix you need to do.. snooper2 Jun 2012 #33

Sorry for your loss nykym Jun 2012 #34

You are allowing this, so you are guilty of enabling her adigal Jun 2012 #36

no I am not. magical thyme Jun 2012 #41

"Needless to say, I will not take her calls any more, should any come." Gold Metal Flake Jun 2012 #42

Having a family is like having a bowling alley installed in your brain. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2012 #43

So sorry to hear of your loss. raouldukelives Jun 2012 #44

Hang up the phone. Pisces Jun 2012 #45

I am very sorry at the loss of your SO. HappyMe Jun 2012 #46

Sorry to hear about this. I ended up parting ways with many coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #47

Seriously, would it really kill you to no longer take her calls? DCKit Jun 2012 #48

I had no contact with any of my family for over 25 years. It hasn't killed me yet. magical thyme Jun 2012 #54

There is a magic little button... hamsterjill Jun 2012 #52

She sounds mentally ill. She needs help. Odin2005 Jun 2012 #56