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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldn't spend much time worrying about her 8th grade behavior. I would send ONE email that says:

"Dear Sis, [b]I am terribly sorry [u]if[/u] you feel I neglected you[/b] these past months. I'd love to talk to you, and perhaps work through this, when you get a chance. I love you and hope to hear from you soon."

Then send it and don't say another thing until she responds. She's giving you the silent treatment - don't play that game.[/quote]

Please be aware that this isn't actually an apology, as it places the onus on your sister for feeling hurt, instead of accepting responsibility for actually hurting someone. It tells her that she shouldn't feel neglected, but well, it sucks that she feels that way. There's no accountability in such an "apology." It's like a politician that tells a "joke" about a woman keeping an aspirin between her knees, but says "I'm sorry [b]if[/b] I offended anyone."[/quote]

PP here. I agree and worded it as such. OP doesn't sound like she thinks she should apologize. Which is fine. If you do want to apologize, change it to "terribly sorry that I neglected you..."[/quote]

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