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TommyT139

(2,132 posts)
6. Be who you are
Mon Oct 21, 2024, 08:48 PM
Oct 2024

It seems to me that you did all those wonderully supportive things because of who you are. She refrained from helping your family or wishing your husband well because of who and how she is.

If you would normally send a card for a family birthday, perhaps do that -- not because she has been an examplary family member, but rather because you might choose not to be lessened by her attitudes and choices.

That simple act may also have the side effects of leaving the door open for those family members who want to not take sides, and not giving her an excuse or "talking point."

Whatever your choice, be kind to yourself, as it sounds like you've had a very rough year.

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No birthday card DUgosh Oct 2024 #1
Do exactly what you need to do. Your only consideration is your husband and yourself ... marble falls Oct 2024 #2
My 2 cents is no card no call. It's feels like at this point after all they've done it's your decision if you want MLAA Oct 2024 #3
Your family is abusive. If you expect them ever to change Ocelot II Oct 2024 #4
I agree with you 100%! Upthevibe Oct 2024 #39
If I were you, I would not send it. onecaliberal Oct 2024 #5
Be who you are TommyT139 Oct 2024 #6
Your family is extremely toxic and exhaustingly abusive Niagara Oct 2024 #7
First, you are very kind... Joinfortmill Oct 2024 #8
You are NTA!! Lunabell Oct 2024 #9
People can be quite shocking. Joinfortmill Oct 2024 #20
Sounds like my family XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #25
Questions for you: Do you want to cancel your sister? Do you want to let your sister know how you feel? Does your Doodley Oct 2024 #10
Yes and my mother is worse, my dad died last September. I was made fun of by my mother and sister in front of relatives debm55 Oct 2024 #13
You are NOT nasty and you are not a shit. After a lifetime of this abuse.... CousinIT Oct 2024 #16
You are not a nasty person BigMin28 Oct 2024 #29
My dear debm55 radical noodle Oct 2024 #33
Then, it's time to cut the cord. sarge43 Oct 2024 #38
Girlfriend, you and i need to talk gay texan Oct 2024 #11
I think you KNOW you're not a sh*t, Deb. stopdiggin Oct 2024 #12
Sounds like the card is bothering you. Dear_Prudence Oct 2024 #14
Good thought. The card is nothing in the scheme of things - but dealt with in a quickly easy way - ... marble falls Oct 2024 #27
I would not send a card. They are toxic and selfish. Take care of you and hubby. CousinIT Oct 2024 #15
I would probably send the card MyMission Oct 2024 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author MyMission Oct 2024 #18
I wouldn't send anything. Phoenix61 Oct 2024 #19
why did you get a card for her? Kali Oct 2024 #21
I'm so sorry for everything you're going through. I hope you and your husband can both have some LauraInLA Oct 2024 #22
Ditto everything here! Phentex Oct 2024 #23
IGNORE XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #24
Just sign the card and send it. Do not write anything in it and do not call. sinkingfeeling Oct 2024 #26
One of the only two good resolutions. It's a distraction. marble falls Oct 2024 #28
Make a SMALL effort AltairIV Oct 2024 #31
Your generosity is remarkable PJMcK Oct 2024 #30
You are not a shit. madaboutharry Oct 2024 #32
I would send the card. Your heart is too kind and it would be a burden if you did not send it. MaryMagdaline Oct 2024 #34
Do whatever satisfies your need for contentment Raven123 Oct 2024 #35
So sorry you're dealing with this crap. WestMichRad Oct 2024 #36
No card, no phone call Wicked Blue Oct 2024 #37
One's conduct is always, repeat always, contingent upon one's own morality... malthaussen Oct 2024 #40
Question ProfessorGAC Oct 2024 #41
I'm so glad you got tons of good advice FullySupportDems Oct 2024 #42
I am evil mercuryblues Oct 2024 #43
Forget the card; instead, snot Oct 2024 #44
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