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[quote=Anonymous]You're overwrought, OP. Let this go. Meet your sister, decide where to go for coffee on the spot. You don't know what's going on with her. We all get a zillion emails a day, and sometimes one gets forgotten. She probably thinks your email didn't require a response, which IMHO, it doesn't.

I'm sorry you are going through such a tough time. It's awful that your sister responded so negatively to your husband's breakdown. Of all times, this is when you really need someone to lean on whom you can trust. She certainly let you down.

But I applaud you trying to patch things up with her. Take tiny steps, and don't be disappointed if things are not perfect again after this event. Try to remain dispassionate and leave your resentment of her behavior towards your DH at home.

Her behavior towards your DH is puzzling, but it sounds like she's scared of him. Perhaps his instability is too frightening for her to deal with -- were there other family members in her life who were likewise unstable? It's very hard on you, but you do have to allow her to do what she thinks is best to protect herself and her child.

Relationships change, and this may mark a new direction in your relationship. You may no longer be as close as you once were, but at least you will have some sort of relationship, and it can be supportive and close, but a in a different way than it was in the past.

Best of luck to you, OP. I'm sorry for your troubles, and I hope your DH is better now. [/quote]

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