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[quote=Anonymous]Ever since our teen years, my mom and my brother have had a problematic relationship. My brother and I are now in our 50's and my dad passed away a few years ago. In my opinion, both my mom and brother have made big mistakes and haven't treated each other very well over the years but neither of them has ever been receptive to true self reflection or sincere apologies.

I was always the family peacemaker or at least the one who wasn't causing problems, but I am so, so tired of being caught in the middle. Each of them is really hurt and complains to me about the other. I suspect that both just want me to agree with them, but honestly it tears me up to keep hearing about it all because I love them both.

I know that for my own sanity I need to have boundaries and not get caught in the middle, but I feel bad for both of them. They are both lonely and sad and don't have many people to talk to and so they turn to me.

Has anyone else navigated this successfully? I'm not interested in advice to just cut them out of my life. I would like some practical advice about either how to help, or how to maintain my relationships without going crazy myself. [/quote]

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