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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've suspected that my brother has borderline personality disorder. Some may be stronger than me, but I decided I couldn't have any relationship with him, at all, ever.

He started telling me that my other siblings didn't care about me. He would go to them and complain about me, rather than have a conversation with me. He would accuse me of being jealous, if I pushed back on his issues (manipulation, lying, total unreliability, rage/anger, etc).

I can't do it. It breaks my heart that this also means not having a relationship with his kids, but I need to look out for myself. OP, you have permission to do whatever you need to do, to help and take care of yourself first. [/quote]

OP here.  I understand.  I really do.  My sister thinks it is my job to be a doormat for her rage and listen to her complain and rant non-stop because "that's what family does."  Never mind that she never asks about me, doesn't seem to truly care about my life, or my child, or my husband.  Her ideas about reciprocity in relationships  and her memories of our childhood are severely distorted.  You always have to walk on eggshells with her.  I'm honestly sad for her, and I fear (know) that this means I will probably not have a relationship with my infant nephew either.  His father is also a mess.  Not only can't I help her, I can't help the baby either.  I do what I need to do, and I make sure to take care of myself, trust me.  Those battles have been hard fought.

Just. . .ugh.  That's all.  Thanks for chiming in about your experience.  It is good to know that others have dealt with this too.[/quote]

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