Family Advice: Why people act the way they do..... [View All]

Got off the phone with Mom about 30 minutes ago. Topic of my sister coming up.

To make a long story very short, my sister has "issues" with my Mom. She's not truthful in her dealings with Mom, seems to blame Mom for whatever bothers her, and makes it a bit difficult to keep in touch with her. (the we contact her in order to see the kids, etc) She's nearing 40 for crying out loud. Things that should be going to the kids ie: money and or gifts never seem to get to the kids, and I believe they are catching on. :(

I reassure my Mom, but we don't know how to handle this situation. Mom wants to see the grandkids more, so doesn't want to say the wrong thing to my sister, even though she wishes she could. Caught between a rock and a hard place.

What to do? I suggested to my Mom maybe talk to somebody who is a expert in family counselling who can be of more help to you than I could be. I know my Mom is hurt over this situation, and it's frustrating to see no resolution to this problem. I tell Mom, trust me, there are people like my sister in EVERY family who, for their own reasons, are not doing the right thing and are hurting others. :(

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