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Asking Eric: Sister sides with abusive brother-in-law; I’m still hurting from rift in the family
The aunt has sent birthday cards for nearly a decade and worries stopping them could expose a family rift to Rita and her father.
- An aunt is questioning whether to continue sending birthday cards to her grandniece, Rita, who turns 10 years old in a few weeks, following a serious falling out with her sister, Betty, a few years ago.
- The aunt has not seen Rita since she was about 2 years old, a separation stemming from the estrangement with Betty over a family conflict involving abuse allegations.
- Uncertainty remains regarding whether Allen, Rita's father, understands the rift between his mother, Betty, and the aunt, or if he has explained the situation to Rita.
- Invisible Aunt Dear Aunt suggests a conversation with Allen is not out of bounds, noting adults can navigate separate relationships while he may set boundaries to keep the peace.
- Seeking to avoid highlighting the problem by stopping cards, the aunt wants to determine if reaching out to Rita remains meaningful while not upsetting Allen or her grandmother.
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Asking Eric: Sister sides with abusive brother-in-law; I’m still hurting from rift in the family
Dear Eric: I have two sisters. “Betty” and I had a serious falling out a few years ago. She won’t speak to me. She has cast herself as the victim in a situation where my other sister’s husband became abusive to me. My heart is broken. Betty and I were very close all our lives before that happened.
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The Mercury newsAsking Eric: Now I’m worried about sending a birthday card to the child
Eric Thomas: What if I don't send one and that tips her father off to the family dispute?
Asking Eric: Should I keep sending birthday cards to my estranged niece?
Dear Eric: I have two sisters. “Betty” and I had a serious falling out a few years ago. She won’t speak to me. She has cast herself as the victim in a situation where my other sister’s husband became abusive to me. My heart is broken. Betty and I were very close all our lives before that happened.
Estranged sister doesn't know other family still in contact
Dear Eric: I have two sisters. "Betty" and I had a serious falling out a few years ago. She won't speak to me. She has cast herself as the victim in a situation where my other sister's husband became abusive…
Asking Eric: Should I send a birthday card?
Dear Eric: I have two sisters. “Betty” and I had a serious falling out a few years ago. She won’t speak to me. She has cast herself as the victim in a situation where my other sister’s husband became abusive to me. My heart is broken. Betty and I were very close all our lives before that happened.
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