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In reply to the discussion: Am I a shit? Or what would you do? In the summer of 2023, my sister told us she had uterine cancer. We drove up to [View all]Raven123
(7,432 posts)35. Do whatever satisfies your need for contentment
Your anger is righteous, but ask yourself why are you are agonizing over this? If in fact you have disconnected from your sister and are at peace with your decision, why send the card? Tradition is hard to break, but sometimes necessary.
If you are distressed over being berated for not sending the card, make a plan for dealing with that and be at peace with your plan. We all can be triggered (I have to tell myself that every day).
My mother was the expert at dealing with anger. She just said nothing. Didnt regret any escalating hostile interactions or ill considered responses, in the face of others behaving irrationally.Wish I had her fortitude on this one.
Just a few thoughts. Best wishes on your decision
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Am I a shit? Or what would you do? In the summer of 2023, my sister told us she had uterine cancer. We drove up to [View all]
debm55
Oct 2024
OP
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
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
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'm so sorry for everything you're going through. I hope you and your husband can both have some
LauraInLA
Oct 2024
#22
Just sign the card and send it. Do not write anything in it and do not call.
sinkingfeeling
Oct 2024
#26
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
One's conduct is always, repeat always, contingent upon one's own morality...
malthaussen
Oct 2024
#40