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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Food for thought. I won't get into the details of our situation, but my parents' needs are much less intense than those described in these responses. Nevertheless, I understand that she might be burnt out and/or fearful of their mortality.

PPs, can you comment on how these experiences impacted your relationships with your siblings?

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I'm the first poster.  At first I resented my brother for not helping out as much as I was/not bearing the brunt of my parent's attitudes.  But he was incredibly appreciative of all I was doing and when I told him I needed to take a break, he was supportive and said he'd step up/help me however I could.  I never did tell him how mean my mother was/is to me because I didn't want to make him feel bad or think less of our mom.

[b]Honestly, if my brother acted like how you appear to want to act, it probably would have destroyed our relationship.[/b] [/quote]

OP here. Whatever you read into my reaction, it is definitely more complicated that you assume. My sister has a history of not playing nice with people (husbands, boyfriends, coworkers, family members). Suffice it to say, she is not a talk-it-out type. [/quote]

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