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[quote=Anonymous]I'm following this thread as a dear friend is experiencing something similar with older siblings and divorced parents who live in two different places, neither near her. Her relationship with the siblings has been fraying for some time and now seems on the verge of a rapid unraveling. There are some factors at play, some legit and some possibly less so. My friend is on the verge of exploding as she feels everything is devolving onto her right when she is under enormous stress at her job due to staffing shortages, etc. As she sees it, she does everything and they do nothing.

I listen when she vents and occasionally offer suggestions. I have mentioned that one cannot make their siblings step up if they choose not to. "Yeah, it sucks, but it is what it is." Unfortunately I think some of the conflict between her and each sibling is now spilling over here.

I've suggested scenarios which may draw in their participation, but I can't help but think that she may want the conflict rather than the help.

I don't see this ending well for my friend.

OP, good luck here. Your sibling is fortunate that you are willing to place a value on the relationship and hope that it survives over time. [/quote]

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