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[quote=Anonymous]Easter is a time of renewal, and I hope you can use this season to try to move past what seems to be a very distressing incident for all involved.  As others have said, it’s impossible for us all to judge what happened because I’m sure it involved personalities and interactions among you both that predated this one lawyer incident.  I would argue though that our read of the exact reason for your brother’s cutting you off really doesn’t matter - it’s about how you move forward.

It’s not fair of you to ask your family to take sides in this sibling squabble.  It’s not fair for you to judge them for maintaining relationships with the both of you.  They love you both.

Go to the gathering, refrain from adding to the drama, and allow some time to pass for healing.

Forgive yourself and move forward.

If you feel you have actions you need to make amends for, then apologize, but recognize that may not bring your sibling back into your life - and it may not be healthiest for your sibling to return to your life, frankly.  You can make amends, say the words you feel you should say for your conscience to clear (if that’s the case), and yet also recognize that the two of you have an unhealthy dynamic and distance may be best.  [/quote]

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