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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This isn't about you.  I don't understand why you are so angry on someone else's behalf.[/quote]

She's angry for herself.  OP invited Larla to be part of their family Christmas celebration, and her mother is essentially "inviting" Larla  to do something else instead, and in a way that makes it difficult for Larla to refuse.

[b]Op, what would your mother do if Larla wasn't there?  I wouldn't let her strong-arm Larla on this one.  Arrange for a car, and tell your mom Larla is there to see your family, not be her driver.  If she can't respect that, she doesn't have to come.[/b]  [/quote]

+1000  And stand firm on this.  If you arrange transportation for your mother, then she can't guilt your cousin.  Your cousin is only there for one day; she simply won't have "time" to visit Larlita no matter what your mom thinks.

You really do need to divert this, otherwise your cousin will be caught in the middle.[/quote]

Jesus, people, this isn't OP's battle to fight. All of you suggesting she get involved must be really dysfunctional.[/quote]

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